Dumarey Group agrees to purchase Alpine Racing’s Viry-Chatillon base
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Groupe Renault has reached a deal with Dumarey Group for the acquisition of Alpine Racing SAS, which includes the Viry-Chatillon base. This site was pivotal in the production of F1 engines, but will transition under Dumarey's management as Alpine shifts focus to partnerships with manufacturers. The acquisition, confirmed during a Works Council meeting on October 22, 2026, aims to preserve jobs and leverage engineering expertise in future racing endeavors. Uncertainties remain regarding ongoing programs in F1 and the World Endurance Championship after the transition.
- •Dumarey Group to acquire Alpine Racing SAS's Viry-Chatillon base.
- •The deal addresses employee concerns over job security after F1 production ends.
- •Dumarey aims to enhance engineering capabilities in motorsport.
- •Acquisition requires regulatory approvals before completion.
- •Alpine is transitioning to customer engine partnerships starting in 2026.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Renault Enters Deal to Sell Alpine Racing’s Viry-Chatillon Base That Made F1 Engines
"Groupe Renault and Dumarey Group have agreed for the latter to acquire Alpine Racing SAS – the Viry-Chatillon base. The Viry base made headlines when the employees resisted Groupe Renault’s decision to end the F1 powertrain business after decades of…
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