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Alpine says Andretti F1 engine option has now expired
Andretti has been working on plans to enter Formula 1 for some time now. They had initially partnered with Alpine for power units and potential customer car parts, but that deal has since fallen through. Alpine interim team principal Bruno Famin revealed that their pre-contract with Andretti expired earlier this year and there have been no further negotiations. They are now waiting for F1’s commercial rights holder to approve Andretti’s entry before resuming discussions. Famin emphasized that Alpine’s own assessment of a customer engine deal has not changed, despite Andretti’s partnership with rival car brand GM. However, time constraints may become an issue if a decision is not made soon, as engine projects require a significant lead time. Alpine believes that any new team entering F1 should provide a proven benefit to the sport.
Source: motorsport
