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Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore has claimed the team will win races upon Formula 1’s rules reset in 2026 as it welcomes hires from several rival competitors. The Enstone-based squad announced last month that Briatore, who was at the team’s helm between 2000 and 2009, has returned as an advisor to CEO Luca De Meo. […]
The Enstone-based squad recently announced Flavio Briatore’s return as an advisor to CEO Luca De Meo, marking his comeback to the team where he was at the helm from 2000 to 2009. Briatore’s return comes as Alpine has shown an upturn in competitiveness with a four-race points run in Austria, yet they are still currently eighth in the Constructors’ Championship due to earlier challenges. Despite Alpine’s struggles, Briatore aims for success with the revised technical regulations in 2026, setting targets for podium finishes and victories. Alpine is rumored to consider becoming a customer team, with Briatore eyeing Ferrari or Mercedes partnerships and potentially recruiting Carlos Sainz for the 2025 season. The team has also made strategic technical hires, including Michael Broadhurst and Vin Dhanani, to strengthen its technical ranks following recent departures and restructuring.
