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Renault CEO Reaffirms Alpine’s Long-Term Place in F1

Provost used his Monza visit to cool takeover talk with a pledge of continuity.

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Francois Provost, CEO of Renault, speaks on the press and media day of the IAA auto show in Munich, Germany, September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
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Overview

  • New CEO François Provost declared Alpine will stay in F1 “for a long time” during his paddock debut at Monza, seeking to quell buyout speculation following Renault’s heavy first‑half losses.
  • Alpine will end its in-house Viry-Chatillon power unit programme and become a Mercedes customer from 2026.
  • Pierre Gasly is contracted through 2028, and Steve Nielsen started as managing director on 1 September.
  • The team sits 10th with 20 points, all scored by Gasly, after pausing 2025 development to prioritise the 2026 rules; rookie Franco Colapinto has yet to score.
  • Executive adviser Flavio Briatore said the decision on Gasly’s 2026 teammate will come before season end, telling AFP the call is due by late October.