In a candid interview, Alpine F1 advisor Flavio Briatore has voiced his assessment of the team’s recent struggles, attributing their downfall to poor management decisions in the past. Briatore has quickly moved to overhaul the top position at the squad, bringing in the 36-year-old Oliver Oakes as the new team principal before the summer break, believing his youthful enthusiasm and ambition are precisely what Alpine needs to turn the tide.
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Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore has expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to win races and secure podium finishes by the 2026 season, as the team undergoes a technical revamp with several key hires from rival competitors.
Alpine F1 team principal Bruno Fernandes has welcomed the appointment of Flavio Briatore as an advisor to the team, despite Briatore’s history of being initially banned from Formula 1. Fernandes believes Briatore’s expertise will be valuable in helping Alpine develop their team and improve performance, including their involvement in the Dakar Rally.
Renault’s Alpine Dakar rally team has reportedly enlisted Flavio Briatore, the controversial motorsport veteran, as a special advisor to help steer the squad towards better fortunes. This move comes amid a turbulent period for the team, as they aim to turn things around in the prestigious Dakar Rally.