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F1: Alpine workers may protest at Italian Grand Prix

Renault employees at the Viry-Châtillon plant are reportedly planning a protest against Alpine's decision to become a Mercedes Formula 1 customer from 2026. Alpine's parent company Renault plans to stop developing and producing Formula 1 engines at the Viry-Châtillon plant, including the 2026 engine program. Alpine may switch from producing its own engines to relying on other suppliers. Rising engine development costs have forced Renault to rethink its F1 strategy. The company is considering buying engines from rivals such as Mercedes, but has yet to identify a supplier. The decision has upset factory employees, who feel their hard work has been overlooked. Progress on the 2026 Renault engine was reportedly going well, so the sudden stop was all the more surprising to employees and fans. Despite promises of transfers to other departments facing similar challenges, many employees feel the reassigned roles do not meet the expectations set. Also read: F1 Italian Grand Prix: When, where and how to watch the…

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F1 Italian Grand Prix: When, where and how to watch

Lando Norris's emphatic win at the Dutch Grand Prix has shaken up the 2024 F1 Drivers' Championship. Norris now sits in second place with 225 points, just 70 behind Max Verstappen. The change sets the stage for an exciting Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The title race heats up as McLaren close in on Red Bull in the Constructors' Championship. Norris' win at the Dutch Grand Prix by nearly 23 seconds highlighted McLaren's progress with the upgraded MCL38. Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton all put in strong performances, leaving Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari as the main challengers to Red Bull's dominance. Ferrari, inspired by Sainz's 2023 podium and Leclerc's recent form, will be looking for a good result at their home race. With several drivers close to the lead, the Italian Grand Prix could be a pivotal moment in the season. Also read: F1: Franco Colapinto replaces Logan Sargeant as Williams team principal for…