© XPB  Phillip van Osten 06/08/2024 at 08:2706/08/2024 at 08:53 RB team boss Laurent Mekies says Alpine’s unexpected decision to drop its 2026 engine programme is “bad news” for F1 but insists it’s also an event the sport can “well afford” thanks to Audi’s arrival. Alpine’s plan, initiated by parent company Renault, to rely in the future on an outside engine supplier – likely Mercedes – for its power unit needs came as a surprise to its rivals. This was especially unforeseen given the significant investment and development efforts that have been poured into the manufacturer’s programme in recent years, but also considering the introduction in 2026 of F1’s...
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