Alpine A526

Mercedes-AMG F1 M17 power unit

Drag to rotate. 3D model: 2025 Alpine A525 by Abu Saif (Sketchfab, CC BY 4.0) · Render: Formula1.com

P6

2026 position

69

Points

0

Wins

A526

Chassis

About the car

The Alpine A526 is a Formula One car designed and built by the Alpine F1 Team to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It is the sixth Formula One car entered by Alpine since rebranding from Renault, and the first car built by Team Enstone since the Lotus E23 Hybrid (2015) to use a Mercedes power unit. It is currently being driven by Pierre Gasly, in his fourth season with the team, and Franco Colapinto, who begins his second season with the team after replacing Jack Doohan following the seventh round of the 2025 season.

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Overview

Designers: David Sanchez (Executive Technical Director)Joe Burnell (Technical Director, Engineering)Ciaron Pilbeam (Technical Director, Performance)Simon Virrill (Chief Engineer - Technical)Steve Booth (Chief Engineer - Car Design)Jacopo Fantoni (Deputy Chief Engineer)Benjamin Norton (Head of Engineering)

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Alpine team profile

Vin Dhanani (Head of Vehicle Performance)

Kristopher Midgley (Head of Aerodynamics)

Michael Broadhurst (Chief Aerodynamicist)

Predecessor

Alpine A525

Technical specifications

Chassis: Carbon fibre composite with survival cell and honeycomb structure
Suspension (front): Double wishbone pull-rod
Suspension (rear): Double wishbone push-rod
Engine: Mercedes-AMG W17 E Performance 1.6 L V6 turbo rear-mid mounted
Transmission: 8 forward + 1 reverse
Weight: 770 kg (including driver, coolant and oil)
Fuel: Petronas
Lubricants: Petronas
Tyres: Pirelli P Zero (Dry/Slick)Pirelli Cinturato (Wet/Treaded)

Competition history

Notable entrants: BWT Alpine F1 Team
Notable drivers: 10. Pierre Gasly43. Franco Colapinto
Debut: 2026 Australian Grand Prix
Last event: 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix