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Alpine Formula 1 Team Principal Bruno Famin doesn’t mind “about the past” when it comes to controversial new hire Flavio Briatore, whose involvement in the Singapore ‘Crashgate’ scandal has seemingly had no bearing on his appointment. The Enstone-based Alpine squad whom Briatore guided to four World Championships under the guises of Benetton and Renault in […]
“The Enstone-based Alpine squad, previously guided by Briatore to four World Championships under the Benetton and Renault banners in the 1990s and 2000s, announced his appointment as Executive Advisor on Friday. Tasked with bringing new strategic thinking to the struggling team, Briatore’s controversial past includes the ‘Crashgate’ scandal, where he conspired to have a driver crash for team advantage. Despite Briatore’s checkered history, Alpine’s decision to reengage him reflects their focus on future improvement rather than dwelling on past transgressions, according to team management. Briatore’s experience and connections in Formula 1 are seen as valuable assets in the team’s quest for success, although his appointment raises questions about the culture within Alpine and the Renault Group, where second chances for those with dubious pasts appear to be accepted. The consensus among key figures in the sport, including Toto Wolff and Fred Vassuer, is that Briatore’s expertise and the passage of time warrant a fresh opportunity, emphasizing the importance of experience and influence in the competitive world of Formula 1.”
