Renault makes major announcement ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix

Francois Provost has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Renault Group, the French car manufacturer has announced.

Provost succeeds Luca de Meo, who left the role earlier this month after his resignation was confirmed during this year’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

Renault Group appoints new chairman after Luca de Meo resignation

Provost, who previously served as chief procurement, partnerships and public affairs officer at the Renault Group, said: “It is with pride and gratitude that I welcome my appointment.

“I would like to warmly thank my President, Jean-Dominique Senard and the Board of Directors for the trust they have placed in me.

“I have a special thought for the teams across the Group who have supported me throughout these past 23 years.

“I will dedicate all my energy and passion to contributing – alongside our 100,000 employees, our dealers, suppliers, and partners – to the development of our Group, one of the flagships of French industry for the past 127 years.

“Renault Group benefits from strong fundamentals, with committed teams, an outstanding range of products, strong brands, and an innovative organisational model.

“These will be invaluable assets as we accelerate our transformation in an increasingly demanding environment for our industry.

“You can count on my commitment and determination to write the next page of our history together.”

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Jean-Dominique Senard, the chairman of the Renault board, added: “I am confident that François Provost will lead the Group with discernment and determination in an environment that demands both rigor in execution, strategic vision and the ability to innovate.

“In this rapidly changing industry, his determination and sense of responsibility will be true assets to guide the teams and sustain our momentum.

“At Renault Group, there is no place for the status quo.

“Thanks to his expertise and knowledge of the company, we will be able to complete the implementation of our strategic plan, finalise the terms of the next one, and ensure its successful execution.

“I sincerely look forward to working with him.

“I would also like to warmly thank Duncan Minto for serving as interim during these past few days.”

Renault’s F1 team, Alpine, currently sits bottom of the Constructors’ standings after a tough first half of the F1 2025 season.

The Enstone-based team currently trails ninth-placed Haas by 15 points having scored just 20 so far this year.

Alpine will switch to Mercedes customer engines for the new regulations in F1 2026 after the controversial decision was taken last year to repurpose Renault’s historic Formula 1 engine facility in Viry-Chatillon, near Paris.

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