Flavio Briatore returned to Formula 1 just a few weeks ago, after being away from the Great Circus for 15 years. The Italian businessman returned with the position of executive advisor of Alpine and He has been present in the paddock in the last Grand Prix, where he has left some harsh statements for Fernando Alonso’s team.
The former Renault team boss has attacked Aston Martin after the results of the last races and compared them with the two Alpine cars. Fernando Alonso’s team is not finding the expected results with the latest improvements, and in the last two grands prix his two cars have not entered the points zone.
The Italian claims that the poor results are due to errors on the part of the Silverstone team. “Aston Martin has made many mistakes despite Lawrence’s investments. We, as Alpine, score points almost every Sunday just because Aston Martin is not in the position it should be”confessed the executive advisor of the French team.
The Alpine moment
With the arrival of Flavio, the French team is improving its results in the last races. At the Red Bull Ring only Pierre Gasly scored with a tenth position, but in Barcelona both cars managed to sneak into the points zone. Despite this, they have only achieved nine points for the constructors’ championship in what has been a bad season for the Frenchmen.
The Italian businessman He has expressed that the French team’s plan is to win races in 2026but at the moment in these last Grand Prix they are managing to have representation in Q3 and earn points in the races.
The French team knows that Ocon will not continue next year with them, and when it comes to looking for a new driver Flavio is also intervening. One of the market targets for Alpine is Carlos Sainz, and since the Italian arrived they have become a serious option to acquire the services of the Madrid native. “It is incredible that he is still free, we are all willing to have him in the team and we will do everything possible,” said the Italian.
The dart for Ferrari and McLaren
The former Renault team boss not only spoke about Fernando Alonso’s team, he also had words for McLaren and Ferrari. Regarding the transalpine team, he stated that they have become the fourth team on the grid and commented on the change of drivers they will have next year. “Ferrari has started very strong, but the others have had a much more incisive development. The drivers always count, but they do so when they have a car they can drive”Flavio assured.
Regarding McLaren, the Italian pointed out his lack of aggressiveness on the track at key moments. “This year they have wasted two races due to lack of experience, for me they are at the level of Red Bull,” Briatore added about the team formed by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
