A few days before a strategic decision by Renault Group on the cessation of the French F1 engine at the historic Viry-Châtillon site, the sky is getting darker day by day according to a press release received from employees via the committee social and economic.
The latter revealed the proposal made by the staff representatives to Luca De Meo, the CEO of the Renault group.
“Without response at the time of this publication, since the meeting of a staff delegation on September 20 with Mr. De Meo, the staff representatives remain more mobilized than ever.”
“During this exchange, a proposal was brought up and presented by the delegation. Participate in the 2026 championship as an Alpine team powered by our Alpine engine:”
— Commit to the competitiveness of the Power Unit on track in 2026.
— Commit to a leading sporting result.
— Leave the choice to our governance to switch to an alternative path, once the car has been tested in 2026.
“This proposal is also accompanied by a total commitment from all site employees to the brand and the assurance that the realization of the F1 project will be carried out in parallel with the innovation projects proposed last July by management.”
“During this interview, an area of reflection was also addressed by our delegation concerning the importance and challenge of developing its engine internally for all manufacturers. Indeed, the new regulations planned for 2026 will promote integration of the engine with the chassis, further accentuating the differences in technical choices between manufacturers. The impact of “Energy Management” (energy management between electric motor, battery and thermal engine) will also be significant. in 2026 and should be considered as a major development axis.”
“This regulation will therefore require much greater convergence with the chassis, as well as a need for technological independence. The competition has also moved closer to engine manufacturers to better prepare for this transition, like Aston Martin, Red Bull and Audi.
“The finish line is approaching, after the consultative vote on Monday September 30, the transformation plan of Alpine Racing France could be implemented. The consequences of this abandonment would be numerous, including the loss of the attractiveness of the site of Viry-Châtillon, the flight of skills and talents, but also the disappearance of global influence and our French heritage.”
“Our passion and determination are still intact, let’s preserve the DNA of our F1, support us.”
