Alpine rules out Renault engine returnRenault has ruled out reviving its Formula 1 engine program for Alpine despite growing momentum behind a return to V8 power from 2031. Franco Colapinto, British GP 2026© AlpineThe FIA is working towards a simpler engine formula featuring V8 engines with a reduced hybrid component, prompting speculation some manufacturers could re-enter as engine suppliers. But Renault CEO Francois Provost says the French manufacturer has no intention of reversing last year's decision to abandon engine development. Provost instead backed Alpine's switch to customer Mercedes power units as a key factor in the team's recovery. We have the Mercedes engine, which is a good engine, he said.