French media reports have recently surfaced, suggesting that Alpine’s Formula 1 engines could come to a halt sooner than expected. This news has caused quite a stir in the racing world.
Recently departed team boss Bruno Famin dropped a bombshell at Spa when he disclosed that Renault plans to transition to using customer power units by 2026, leading to the discontinuation of engine production at Viry-Chatillon. Famin made it clear that nothing is set in stone just yet, as they have to go through the social processes in France before making any decisions.
“We are currently in talks with potential PU manufacturers, but until the process is complete, we cannot finalize any deals,” Famin explained.
Despite reassurances from Famin that the 350 employees at Viry will be taken care of, there is a sense of betrayal and anger among the workers involved in the engine program. Union representative Karine Dubreucq expressed shock at the decision, calling it a “stab in the back.”
One employee even raised concerns about possible strike actions, warning that if work stops now, there may never be a Renault engine in F1 again.
Speculation and unrest continue to swirl around Alpine, with reports suggesting that there could be a strike over the engine issue. The employees affected are believed to have the right to react to this sudden turn of events.
Adding to the chaos, rumors have surfaced that Alpine may lose the support of its major sponsor, BWT, with talks of a potential replacement being the adult entertainment platform OnlyFans. This unexpected twist could see the world of motorsport welcoming an “erotic racing team.”
As tensions rise and uncertainty looms over the future of Alpine’s Formula 1 engines, the racing world eagerly awaits to see how this situation will unfold.
