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Flavio Briatore’s first appearance in an official F1 press conference in a decade and a half was pretty eventful
The Formula 1 team bosses’ press conference at the Spanish Grand Prix marked Flavio Briatore’s first appearance in such a session in fifteen years, as he assumes an expanded role within the Alpine Formula 1 structure.
Taking over duties from the suddenly departed team boss Oliver Oakes, Briatore faced the media during the Friday press conference at Barcelona, responding bluntly and cryptically to questions.
His presence brought novelty to the press conference, with many noting the departure from the typical PR-heavy responses seen from most F1 team bosses.
Briatore’s handling of a question about Mick Schumacher highlighted his unwillingness to conform to standard F1 team boss behavior, sparking discussions about the need for a different approach at Alpine.
As the search for Oakes’ replacement continues, Briatore acknowledges the importance of finding the right fit for the team’s leadership moving forward.
