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Flavio Briatore has pushed back on Alpine’s plan to give Franco Colapinto five Formula 1 races, hinting at a different approach to his development.
Flavio Briatore is pushing back on Alpine’s plan to give Franco Colapinto five Formula 1 races, suggesting a different approach to his development. He has taken on the leadership role at the French team after Oliver Oakes was dismissed as Team Principal. Briatore, without a specific job title, designated racing director Dave Greenwood as the team’s administrative representative. Alpine had initially announced Colapinto would replace Jack Doohan for five races, aiming to evaluate options afterward. Briatore indicated that Colapinto’s race opportunities may not be limited to five, emphasizing the need for speed, reliability, and point-scoring. Despite Oakes’ departure, Briatore emphasized team unity, refuting rumors of discord and expressing satisfaction with their collaboration.
