September 30, (THEWILL) – Renault, a longstanding name in Formula 1 engine manufacturing, will cease production of F1 engines after the 2025 season. This decision, announced by Alpine on Monday, marks the end of nearly 50 years of Renault engines in the sport.
The French manufacturer’s exit from F1 engine production was hinted at earlier by Alpine’s former team boss, Bruno Famin. Reports suggest that Alpine, Renault’s F1 team, is likely to switch to Mercedes power units starting from 2026.
Renault’s legacy in F1 began in 1977 when they introduced the turbo engine to the sport. Over the years, their engines powered teams to five drivers’ championships and six constructors’ titles, cementing their place in F1 history.
The Viry-Chatillon facility near Paris, which has been the hub of Renault’s F1 engine production, will be repurposed. It will become an engineering centre focused on developing future Renault and Alpine road cars.
Alpine’s statement confirmed that F1 activities at Viry-Chatillon will continue until the end of 2025, excluding the development of new engines. This transition marks a significant shift in Renault’s motorsport strategy as they redirect resources towards their road car division.
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