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Alpine to Quit WEC Hypercar After 2026 to Concentrate on Formula One

Slower EV market growth drives a resource shift toward core products, with Formula One the priority.

Overview

  • Alpine confirmed it will end its A424 Hypercar program after the 2026 World Endurance Championship season, closing a top-class run that began in 2021.
  • Company leadership said reallocating motorsport spend to F1 aligns with brand and product growth goals as the automotive market cools for EVs.
  • The Viry-Chatillon site near Paris is being refocused as Alpine Tech to deliver innovation services for Renault Group and the Alpine brand.
  • The Hypercar campaign produced limited results, including three wins overall and a first A424 victory at Fuji in 2025.
  • The final-season WEC driver lineup has not been fully announced, with some reported continuations and signings yet to be confirmed.