Recently, some rumours suggested that Alpine could become a customer team instead of developing their own engine for 2026, when the new regulations will come into effect. This rumour got further support as Flavio Briatore was brought in as an advisor to the Enstone-based team, and the Italian has experience in making deals happen. Team principal Bruno Famin responded to the matter in Barcelona, while Toto Wolff and Frederic Vasseur also shared their thoughts on the matter.