Alpine has obviously been having a nightmare season in 2025 as they sit at the bottom of the championship battle, trailing behind Haas with 15 points. But even though their season has been nothing short of horror, they’ve reportedly said no to the biggest deal in Formula 1 ever.
The Biggest Ever Deal In F1
Alpine is almost owned by Renault, with 76% of the current stake. The team was offered a whopping £897 million deal to sell their F1 team to an unnamed party, but it looks like they’re not really interested in selling their team right now.
Alpine’s Nightmare Season
Alpine decided to shut down their in-house engine program at the end of the year and will be getting the engines from Mercedes in 2026. They seem to be confident about their performance in the coming year, hence the decline. Alpine has finished in the top 10 only four times this season and even tried changing their drivers for a better result, but nothing could save them. So all eyes will be on the team in 2026, and they will try to prove their decision to decline such a ginormous deal was indeed a good one.
What Does This Mean?
It shows that Alpine and Renault want to stay committed to Formula 1 on their own terms. They prefer to invest more effort into turning things around rather than handing over control to someone else. This could be seen as a vote of confidence in their long-term plans, even if the short-term road looks bumpy.
For fans of the sport, this rejection adds drama and anticipation. Alpine’s story isn’t over; if anything, it’s a fresh new chapter filled with hope that one of F1’s traditional names can rise again despite the challenges.
This mix of tough reality and bold choice fits perfectly into the thrilling, high-risk world of Formula 1 we all love, where every decision, on and off the track, can change everything.
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