Alpine fires up Mercedes power unit ahead of 2026 F1 switch from Renault

Alpine has fired up its Mercedes power unit as it prepares for its first season as a customer team of the Brackley outfit in the upcoming 2026 Formula 1 season.
The French team shared footage of its staff listening to the roar of the power unit with the caption "okay it's happening EVERYONE STAY CALM!!"
The clip revealing the sound of the 1.6-litre turbo V6 quickly gained traction on social ...Keep reading