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Pierre Gasly has hailed the “important” impact that Flavio Briatore has had since returning to the Alpine F1 team.
Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo appointed Briatore as an Executive Advisor at Alpine in June 2024 to revive the team’s fortunes after a slow start to the season. Briatore, with his past success at Benetton and Renault, is using his extensive experience to steer Alpine towards championship success. Gasly has acknowledged Briatore’s leadership qualities and the positive impact he has had on the team. Along with Briatore, Oliver Oakes was brought in as Team Principal to help Alpine climb back to the pinnacle of F1. Under their guidance, Alpine made a late-season push from ninth to sixth in the Constructors’ standings in 2024, setting the stage for further progress. Gasly is optimistic about the team’s future with Briatore and Oakes leading the charge, aiming for success and a strong competitive spirit as they strive to challenge the leading F1 teams in 2025.
