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Mobile World Congress

The BWT Alpine A526 Formula 1 car is displayed at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026, marking the team's historic transition to the Mercedes-AMG F1 M17 E PERFORMANCE power unit for the 2026 season. The challenger features a 1.6-liter V6 turbo engine redesigned for 100% sustainable fuels and a significantly uprated electric system, with the MGU-K output tripled to 350kW to achieve a 50/50 power split between thermal and electric energy. The all-new chassis is 200mm shorter and 100mm narrower than its predecessor, reducing total weight by 30kg to meet the new 768kg limit. The vehicle incorporates active aerodynamics with movable front and rear wings and serves as a real-world validation platform for the IndraMind sovereign AI platform, which manages complex data correlation and predictive race strategy. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto)

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