Renault's historic factory shuts as Alpine F1 switches to Mercedes

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the motorsport community, Renault has announced the closure of its historic engine manufacturing facility in Viry-Chatillon, France, by the end of the 2025 season. This decision follows Alpine, Renault's Formula 1 team, planning to switch to Mercedes engines for the 2026 season and beyond.