Yahoo Sports reports that Imagine tearing down your own house, only to realize your new landlord is already drafting up an eviction notice.

That is exactly the terrifying reality Alpine might be staring down right now.

According to a massive rumor floating around the paddock, highlighted by PG10__Inside back on X, Mercedes is allegedly plotting a ruthless cut to its engine supply program.

Word on the street is that the Silver Arrows want to reduce their customer teams from four down to just two, starting with the 2031 regulations.

With the factory Mercedes squad obviously taking one of those slots, that leaves McLaren, Williams, and Alpine playing a brutal game of musical chairs for the remaining engine deals.

And let’s be honest, out of those three, Alpine is the one that should be sweating bullets.