Renault CEO Luca de Meo has agreed to meet with disgruntled employees from Alpine's F1 engine division on September 20, amid ongoing protests against the potential discontinuation of the in-house F1 engine program. Employees at the Viry-Châtillon factory have expressed their concerns that shutting down the program would severely impact France's technology sector and argue that the 2026 project holds significant promise. The meeting follows a series of protests, including strikes during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where staff demanded their voices be heard regarding the future of the F1 program. De Meo has stated that no final decision has been made, with a deadline set for September 30 for the board to determine the division's future. The staff at Viry have been reassured that alternative job opportunities will be available, regardless of the outcome. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between management and employees as Renault considers becoming a customer team for the upcoming 2026 regulations using Mercedes power units.