Alpine A526
The first Enstone-built car with Mercedes power since the Lotus E23 of 2015, following Renault's exit as an engine maker.
About the Alpine A526
The A526 is Alpine's sixth car since the rebrand from Renault and its first with Mercedes power, after Renault stopped building Formula One engines at the end of 2025. It was shaken down at Silverstone on 21 January 2026, and its livery was unveiled two days later on an MSC Cruises ship off Barcelona. Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto proved more competitive than in 2025, with Colapinto setting career-best finishes of seventh in Miami and then sixth at the next race in Canada. After the Mexico City Grand Prix, Alpine was sixth in the Constructors' Championship with 69 points, having finished last the year before.
Alpine A526 specs
| Make | Alpine |
|---|---|
| Model | A526 |
| Years | 2026 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | France |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M17) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 770 kg (1,698 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Alpine A526 rarity in CarSpot
The Alpine A526 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Alpine A526 fun facts
- Gasly finished third at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, but an appeal by rival teams over rescinded penalties was upheld in September and he was demoted to seventh.
- Gasly's seventh place in Japan briefly lifted Alpine into the top five of the standings, ahead of Red Bull Racing.
