Alpine are facing awkward scenes at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend with over 100 members of the staff at the Renault base in Viry-Chatillon striking over the future of their power units.
The French outfit is planning a move away from Renault power units with Luca de Meo and Flavio Briatore considering signing a deal with Mercedes ahead of the 2026 technical regulation changes.
This move would result in significant job cuts at the Renault engine facility in Viry-Chatillon, which has powered the team since their return to F1, and even supplied for Red Bull before their transition to Honda power units.
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