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Alpine Racing Director Dave Greenwood has downplayed the potential obstacles it will face in its transition from OEM to Mercedes customer from this year’s F1 season.
Alpine Racing Director Dave Greenwood is optimistic about the team’s transition to Mercedes customer status in the upcoming Formula 1 season, downplaying any potential obstacles that may arise.
The Enstone-based team, previously using Renault engines, made the decision to switch to Mercedes power units with the support of Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore.
Despite a challenging 2025 season with poor results and the end of the longstanding partnership with Renault, Greenwood is confident that the move to Mercedes engines will not negatively impact the team.
The switch is expected to result in a significant budget reduction of around $100 million, allowing Alpine to focus resources on other areas for improvement.
The team is hopeful that the high performance reputation of Mercedes engines will lead to a positive transformation in their racing fortunes.
Greenwood emphasizes that the transition primarily involves changes in engine architecture and personnel, expressing ease in working with the new partners.
