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Sky Sports pundit causes fury after Horner comments
A Sky Sports F1 pundit clarified their comments on Christian Horner and Flavio Briatore, expressing that a different leadership approach might be needed at Alpine.
Ralf Schumacher suggested that technically skilled individuals, like Horner, could bring a fresh perspective to the Enstone-based team, with Briatore possibly shifting to a role focusing on organization and networking.
Schumacher faced backlash for his remarks, revealing Briatore’s displeasure and emphasizing that his intention was to highlight the evolving demands of the team principal role in F1.
He referenced McLaren’s structure as a potential model, where a CEO handles business matters and a dedicated technical lead oversees racing operations, emphasizing the need for a forward-thinking approach in team leadership.
Schumacher concluded that while respectful of Briatore’s legacy, adapting to modern challenges is crucial, with age being less relevant than strategic vision in shaping the future of F1 teams.
