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Geely deal to take over Alpine’s WEC programme appears to have fallen through
Alpine’s Hypercar programme in the World Endurance Championship may not continue in 2027 after a proposed deal with China’s Geely Group appears to have fallen through.
The programme is run by French team Signatech, led by Philippe Sinault.
Renault Group’s new chief executive had decided to shut down Alpine’s WEC programme, prompting Sinault to seek a way to keep the operation going.
Geely had explored taking over the Alpine A424 cars and rebranding them, but neither company had officially confirmed the talks.
If the deal is not revived, the cars may miss the 2027 season.
A possible alternative is to pause for a year and prepare for a Geely entry in 2028, but that plan is also uncertain.
WEC entries for 2027 are due by 26 November, and Signatech could face closure after the Monza season finale on 8 November.
A proposed Geely takeover of Alpine’s World Endurance Championship Hypercar programme appears to have fallen through.
The Alpine A424 cars may therefore miss the 2027 WEC grid, though the parties have not confirmed the deal’s status.
Team Signatech founder Philippe Sinault had been working to secure a future for the programme after Renault Group decided to shut it down.
One possible alternative is to pause for a season and prepare for a potential Geely entry in 2028, but that option is also uncertain.
Signatech could face shutting down its operation after the Monza finale on 8 November.
- Who
- Geely Group and Alpine were linked to the proposed takeover; Team Signatech runs Alpine’s WEC cars.
- What
- The proposed deal to take over Alpine’s Hypercar programme appears to have fallen through.
- When
- The development was reported on 12 October 2026. WEC 2027 entry submissions are due by 26 November.
- Where
- The news emerged from the European Le Mans Series paddock in Portimao.
- Why
- Not stated. Renault Group’s new CEO had decided to shut down Alpine’s WEC programme.
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everything was under control
Philippe Sinault sought to salvage Alpine’s WEC programme and secure a future for the operation.
Geely representatives visited Alpine facilities in Viry-Chatillon and Bourges to learn about its motorsport operations.
Sinault told Motorsport.com that everything was under control and said he saw no reason for concern ahead of the WEC 2027 entry deadline.
Motorsport.com reported from the ELMS paddock in Portimao that the proposed Geely takeover appeared to have fallen through.
- Programme
- Alpine A424 LMDh cars in the FIA World Endurance Championship
- Potential buyer
- Geely Group, based in Hangzhou
- 2027 entry deadline
- 26 November
- Monza finale
- 8 November
- Possible alternative
- Sit out a season and prepare for a potential Geely arrival in 2028
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