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Former Renault team boss Flavio Briatore has returned to Enstone as an advisor for Alpine.
Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore returned to the Enstone-based team after a call from Renault CEO Luca de Meo, who highlighted Alpine’s challenges. Briatore had previously led the team under the Renault and Benetton banners, departing post the ‘crashgate’ scandal. Despite offering advice, de Meo faced issues upon becoming CEO in 2020 and sought Briatore’s guidance once more this year. Briatore emphasized the importance of dedicated leadership in Formula 1 and accepted the opportunity to return to help Alpine, leading to changes like Oliver Oakes becoming team principal. He aims to guide Alpine back to the podium by 2027, expressing enthusiasm for the challenge ahead.
