Renault to sell its Formula 1 engine plant in Essonne to Belgium's Dumarey group
Renault announced the sale of its Formula 1 engine factory in Viry-Châtillon, Essonne to the Belgian Dumarey group, which will assume the site’s staff and assets.
Renault said a deal has been signed for the Dumarey group of Belgium to acquire Alpine Racing SAS, the unit that runs its Formula 1 engine plant in Viry-Châtillon, Essonne. The agreement includes the transfer of the teams and assets needed to operate the facility. About 150 employees working on the engines through the end of 2025 will be taken over by the buyer, with further details to follow.
Why it matters
The deal shifts ownership of a key F1 engine facility, affecting about 150 jobs and Renault's involvement in motorsport.
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