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The Viry-Chatillon location that housed the Alpine Formula 1 engine base was the scene of a mysterious break-in earlier this week.
The break-in at the Viry-Chatillon location, which housed the Alpine Formula 1 engine base, took place earlier in the week. According to reports from Le Parisien, two individuals entered through the entrance hall on Monday evening. They proceeded to the upper floor where the offices of high-ranking management and executives of the French marque are located. No items were stolen during the break-in, and no employees were present at the time. The Division of Territorial Crime has initiated an investigation into the incident, with industrial espionage being considered as a possible motive. Additionally, there has been public discontent regarding Alpine’s decision to switch from an OEM to a Mercedes customer team starting from the 2026 F1 season.
