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Christian Horner to Alpine? Flavio Briatore delivers brutally honest judgement
Flavio Briatore has downplayed speculation of Christian Horner joining Alpine, stating Horner is not part of Alpine’s plans currently. Briatore mentioned they are good friends, but Horner is not involved with the Enstone-based team. There are rumors of Horner potentially joining forces with Bernie Ecclestone to buy a share in Alpine, which intrigues Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. Wolff believes F1 needs more great personalities like Horner. Meanwhile, Alpine has signed Steve Nielsen as the managing director, with his first appearance in Alpine colors set for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Briatore expressed the need for someone like Nielsen to manage the team effectively, coordinating from A to Z. Nielsen is expected to take charge of Alpine from his first day on Monday.
