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Renault: Andretti engine talks won’t resume until it gains F1 entry
The French manufacturer had a pre-contract with Andretti for power unit supply, but the deal lapsed last year and there is currently no formal arrangement with Andretti. Renault is Andretti’s preferred option for a customer deal if approved from 2026, before any works relationship with Cadillac’s operation in 2028. However, Renault has made it clear that discussions are pointless until Andretti secures an official entry. Alpine VP of motorsport, Bruno Famin, confirmed that there have been no recent talks since FOM gave its answer. Alpine’s position remains the same, supporting an 11th team in F1 if it brings real added value to the championship.
