Overview
- Two people forced a window late Monday to enter Alpine’s Viry-Châtillon facility and went straight to upper-floor executive offices, according to reports citing Le Parisien.
- The Division of Territorial Crimes has taken over the case, with forensic teams collecting fingerprints and security footage at the site.
- Alpine reported no staff on site, no theft and no material damage, and police have made no arrests so far.
- Investigators consider industrial espionage the leading hypothesis, noting several forced office doors and indications the intruders knew where to look.
- The incident comes as Alpine prepares to switch to Mercedes power units in 2026 and continues internal operations, with Franco Colapinto confirmed for 2026 and recently visiting Enstone to thank staff.