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Former Renault Formula 1 Team Principal Flavio Briatore has been linked with a shock return to the Enstone-based Alpine squad, according to reports in French and Italian media. Briatore served as Team Principal at Enstone during its days as Benetton and Renault, helping guide Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso to back-to-back Drivers’ titles. However, his […]
Flavio Briatore was once the Team Principal at Enstone during the Benetton and Renault days, helping guide Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso to Drivers’ titles. However, his tenure ended with the ‘crashgate’ scandal in 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. Briatore, facing a lifetime race ban that was later overturned, is now in talks with Renault CEO Luca de Meo for a special advisor role. The potential role involves aiding his former team with recruitment strategies as they strive to regain form. The recently restructured Alpine team, under Team Principal Bruno Famin, has seen some improvement on the track, but faces challenges. The team is exploring external engine suppliers and possible sale options, suggesting a turbulent future ahead for Alpine.
