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Ralf Schumacher doesn’t believe people “like Briatore” have a place in F1 now.
Former Jordan, Williams, and Toyota driver Ralf Schumacher believes Flavio Briatore has no place in modern-day Formula 1 due to his controversial past and lack of technical expertise.
Briatore’s return to F1 as an executive advisor for Alpine has raised eyebrows, especially considering his involvement in the crashgate scandal in 2008.
Schumacher suggests that someone like former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, known for his technical skills and management abilities, would be better suited to run a team in F1 today.
The trend of technical directors moving into management roles in F1 teams has been on the rise, with Williams appointing James Vowles, a former Mercedes strategy chief, as its team principal for the 2023 season.
Under Vowles’ leadership, Williams has seen a resurgence in performance, currently holding fifth place in the constructors’ championship and focusing all resources on the 2026 car development.
Schumacher commends Vowles for restructuring Williams and believes the team’s long-term approach to racing will be exciting to follow in the coming seasons.
