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Bruno Famin is stepping down as team principal of Alpine and has hinted the end of the power unit project at Viry.
Renault is likely to stop the production of its F1 power unit by 2026, as Bruno Famin’s departure from Alpine has been confirmed. The manufacturer currently only supplies its own team with power units, facing challenges in producing consistent products over the turbo hybrid era. There are reports of plans to cease operations at Viry due to the complex nature of the 2026 power units, leading Alpine to consider a deal with Mercedes for power unit supply. Famin has discussed potential wind-down of F1 power unit production to focus on developing new technologies for Alpine brand and expanding its global visibility. The project being discussed aims to reallocate resources towards brand development post-2026, with French labor laws adhered to before final decisions can be made regarding power unit suppliers. Famin’s role as team principal will shift towards overseeing Viry’s transition, with a focus on the power unit transformation project and other motorsport activities.
