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Flavio Briatore’s previous record of being banned from Formula 1 over the Crashgate scandal doesn’t matter as long as he can help Alpine improve in future, according to team principal Bruno Famin. …
Alpine team principal Bruno Famin defended Flavio Briatore’s return, stating that his past ban from Formula 1 is irrelevant as long as he can help improve the team in the future. Despite Briatore’s involvement in the Crashgate scandal, where he ordered Nelson Piquet Jr. to crash deliberately in 2008, he has been welcomed back as an executive advisor to Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo. Famin emphasized Briatore’s 40 years of Formula 1 experience and his ability to operate a winning team, stating that he will bring valuable knowledge and a fighting spirit to Alpine. Famin expressed that he is focused on the future and improving the team, valuing Briatore’s potential to help develop Alpine faster and better. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff supported Famin’s decision, believing that Briatore deserves a second chance due to his expertise and knowledge in the sport, ultimately seeing him as an asset to Alpine’s quest to increase competitiveness.
