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Flamboyant Briatore’s Resurgence: Alpine’s Throne Seized in F1 Power Play

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
May 11, 2025
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Flavio Briatore Exposes High-Stakes Drama: F1 Drivers’ Fate and Team’s Future Hang in Balance

Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 2, 2025 Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore ahead of practice REUTERS/Marco Bello

Flavio Briatore: The Mastermind Resurfaces in Formula 1’s Tumultuous World

In a shocking turn of events, the notorious Flavio Briatore has once again emerged as a dominant force in the fast-paced world of Formula 1. The recent resignation of Oliver Oakes as team principal of Alpine has sent shockwaves through the F1 community, paving the way for Briatore to reclaim his position at the top.

Since his return to Enstone last year as Executive Advisor, Briatore’s presence has loomed large, with many speculating that it was only a matter of time before the 75-year-old would make a comeback to the pit wall. Oakes’ departure, cited as a personal matter by Briatore, has now cleared the path for the Italian maestro to once again exert his influence over the team.

The cloud of controversy surrounding Alpine has only grown darker with the arrest of Briatore’s brother and renewed scrutiny of his connections with the Mazepin family. The team’s former race driver, Jack Doohan, has also been embroiled in drama, with rumors swirling about his future even before the season began.

As the saga surrounding Doohan unfolds, Briatore has wasted no time in reshaping the team to his liking. The appointment of Franco Colapinto as a reserve driver has been met with Briatore’s public approval, solidifying the young driver’s position within the team.

Briatore’s storied history in Formula 1 dates back to his days at Benetton, where he orchestrated Michael Schumacher’s meteoric rise to World Championship status. Despite early controversies and a brief hiatus from the sport, Briatore made a triumphant return to Renault, guiding Fernando Alonso to back-to-back Drivers’ titles in the mid-2000s.

The infamous “Crashgate” scandal threatened to derail Briatore’s career, but a subsequent overturning of his lifetime ban saw him back in the fold last year. Now, with Briatore at the helm once again, Alpine is poised for a new era under his leadership.

As Briatore navigates the turbulent waters of Formula 1 politics, his unyielding determination and strategic acumen are sure to make waves in the sport. Whether friend or foe, it’s clear that Flavio Briatore’s influence on Alpine and the wider F1 landscape is far from over.

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