Alpine’s Exit Sends a Warning Shot Through WEC’s Hypercar Future

Alpine is walking away from the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class after 2026. And for a series still celebrating its resurgence, that is not a footnote. It is a warning. This is not happening during a downturn. WEC has full grids, major manufacturers and renewed global attention. Ferrari, Toyota, Cadillac, BMW, Peugeot, Aston Martin, Genesis and Alpine have filled the top class with credibility. On paper, it looks like stability has finally arrived. Alpine’s decision shatters that il