Continuity confirmation Franco Colapinto as the team’s starting driver formula 1 Two points he added in 2026 Pierre Gasly 8th place in qualifying sprint race 10th place in the San Pablo Grand Prix Two suspects invade Viry Chatillon’s Alps factoryThe latest news that has had a media impact on the brand that is under the umbrella of its parent company and is popular in the motorsports world is: renault.
Criminal activity that does not involve theft or damage may be related to industrial espionage or simple intrusions related to alterations and alterations carried out within the factory following the announcement of the closure of the F.1 engine division.
Police continue to investigate after two people broke into the Viry Chatillon property on Monday night, but no one was found missing or property was damaged. This activity raised questions about the intentions of those who entered the building.. Records show the intruders broke in around 10 p.m. Monday after breaking a window in the main lobby. As soon as you enter, head upstairs, Where the director’s office and main management office are located.
An inspection conducted by the suspects confirmed that not all office doors were forced open; it seems they knew the location And they knew where to look. Investigators were confused by the fact that they did not take anything or cause any damage, were only there for a very short time, and then left the scene, fleeing through a side exit near the A6 motorway.
“Everything is fine. No personnel were present and no leaks were confirmed.” he declared Le Parisien Sources in the Alps revealed that no goods, documents or technical equipment had disappeared, carried out at the same time as the first tests carried out by investigators.
The investigation was handled by the Community Crime Unit, and investigators focused on collecting fingerprints and security records to uncover the facts. Initial research shows that A motive for the robbery would be ruled out, but the theory gaining traction is industrial espionage.. In that case, the threat would not be considered for F.1 teams.
In October last year, the then head of the Renault group said, Luca de Meoannounced the closure of its F.1 engine division, Alpine Racing France, located in Viry-Chatillon. “I am a manager running a listed company and we need to reimagine the F.1 project to be a winner, and we are looking for ways to achieve that. If things continue like this for another two years, everything will be ruined. we are downhill For three years, we had to respond, but we also had to respond according to financial logic,” said DeMeo, who replaced him. François Provostwas appointed in July last year.
Renault Group’s new CEO has brought calm and dispelled rumors surrounding Alpine’s future in the grand circus. “F.1 is part of Alpine’s core strategy and we have no intention of changing itWith this confirmation, he dissuaded the version circulating about a possible sale of the 76% stake held by the company based at the F.1 factory in Enstone (UK).
It has been a tough season for Alpine in F.1. inefficient carsince the A525 is an improved version of last year’s car. the least powerful engine on the grid – It is clear with each long period of the calendar that Gasly and Colapinto are easy prey for rivals, and we cannot be optimistic about the remaining three days of the calendar. It’s a far cry from his golden years of two constructors’ world championships and 12 as a motorcyclist, but he also celebrated six with Williams and four with Red Bull Racing. Lotus buyback Placing Alpine at the center of motorsport didn’t work out.and becoming Mercedes’ client team from 2026 is an economical and sporting recipe that Colapinto will have next year.
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