The Alpine Formula 1 team says its smooth shakedown in Silverstone on Wednesday was a "good confidence boost" as it starts its stint as a Mercedes customer team.<br>Having been lagging behind other power units for some time, Alpine owner Renault abandoned its works F1 engine programme in Viry-Chatillon for F1's new 2026 regulations era in favour of becoming a Mercedes customer outfit, joining ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/alpine-gets-confidence-boost-from-reliable-silverstone-f1-shakedown/10792358/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>