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Luca de Meo, the architect of the Alpine Formula 1 project, will step down as the boss of its parent company Renault next month
Luca de Meo, the driving force behind the Alpine Formula 1 project, is stepping down as Renault’s CEO next month. Since 2020, De Meo has worked on transforming Renault’s automotive brands and launched new Alpine car models to enter the electric vehicles market. The merger of Renault Sport with Alpine created a new business unit, resulting in the rebranding of Renault’s F1 team as Alpine. Under De Meo, Renault has seen growth and product range expansion. However, the Alpine F1 era has been marked by controversy and leadership changes, including the abolition of the Alpine F1 engine program. With De Meo leaving, questions arise about the future of Alpine’s F1 team, potential sale, and Flavio Briatore’s role under new leadership. Renault is in the process of appointing a new CEO as part of its succession plan.
