Flavio Briatore, the former Team Principal of Benetton and Renault, is rumored to be making a comeback in Formula 1. His potential appointment at Alpine has sparked both excitement and controversy. In this article, we explore the implications of Briatore’s return and how it could impact the team, as well as the promising opportunity it presents for German racing driver Mick Schumacher.
Er war der Weltmeister-Macher von Michael Schumacher: Jetzt kehrt Flavio Briatore in verantwortlicher Position bei Alpine zurück an die Spitze eines Teams. Und könnte eine Chance für Mick Schumacher eröffnen.#F1 #Alpinehttps://t.co/nJX3B8PEK3
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Alpine has neither confirmed nor denied Briatore’s return, but has released a statement. It says: “As a team, we are in contact with numerous experts from the sport to improve our performance. We consider all possible inputs and rely on the advice of experts who have already been successful. However, we will not speak about individuals.”
Flavio Briatore played a pivotal role in shaping the success of Benetton and Renault during the 1990s and early 2000s. Together with Michael Schumacher, he transformed Benetton into a world championship team, winning titles in 1994 and 1995. Later, with Fernando Alonso as the lead driver, Briatore repeated the feat with the Renault factory team in 2005 and 2006.
Mick Schumacher’s Opportunity and Briatore’s Role at Alpine
Briatore’s experience with both Benetton and Renault makes him well-acquainted with Alpine’s factories. He understands the intricacies of the Viry-Chatillon (engine) and Enstone (chassis) facilities.
Mick Schumacher, son of legendary driver Michael Schumacher, currently competes in the Sports Car World Championship for Alpine.
His performance has caught the attention of the team’s interim boss, Bruno Famin. Famin acknowledges that everything is open for the 2025 season. Alpine is actively considering its driver lineup, and Mick Schumacher is a strong contender. Famin believes it would be a mistake not to have Schumacher on the list.
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