the reaction of Viry-Châtillon employees after their meeting with Luca de Meo

Alpine Racing staff representatives have given their reaction after their meeting with Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo.

Alpine Racing employees have shared with the press their feelings after their meeting with their boss Luca de Meo. Here is the press release.

“Following the meeting with Mr. De Meo, the Alpine Racing staff representatives would like to thank the Renault Group management for the opportunity given to them to discuss with the general management and the quality of the discussions during this meeting. The efforts and concrete proposals made by the Viry-Châtillon delegation seem to have resonated with the Renault Group management, which is continuing its reflection on maintaining F1 activities on the French site.”

The sword of Damocles

So would the continued development of an F1 engine in France by French engineers be possible? Not so sure, given the rest of the press release:

“As things stand, the threat of a halt to F1 engine development in France remains current, the risk of losing unique know-how persists at the very moment when the industry in France needs to support its talents and consolidate its national collaborative network. Staff representatives remain mobilized, determined and attentive to employees. Preparations for future actions are continuing and we will communicate on this subject in the coming days.” So, to be continued…