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[Saba Sports News] According to recent reports from foreign media, Alpine has decided to use Mercedes engines for the upcoming 2026 season. The reason behind this decision is that Alpine’s performance in F1 has not been ideal in recent years, and developing the 2026 power unit requires substantial funding, which shareholders may not agree to continue investing. For Alpine, this is a more economical choice. However, there are disadvantages as well; Alpine may face certain limitations in technical research and decision-making. As a sub-brand of Renault, Alpine has been on the podium less than 10 times in the past four seasons, with only one championship win. It is believed that switching to Mercedes engines is a significant decision that will have a profound impact on Alpine’s development in F1. Alpine needs to continually learn and improve its technical capabilities through collaboration with Mercedes while enhancing team management and operations to achieve success in future F1 events.