Flavio Briatore, the controversial Italian businessman and former Formula 1 team boss, has made a remarkable return to the sport in an executive role for Alpine. Briatore, who was once banned for life from F1 for his involvement in the infamous 2008 “Crashgate” scandal, has been appointed as an ambassador and business development consultant for the French team. The news of Briatore’s return to F1 has sent shockwaves through the paddock, with many questioning the wisdom of bringing such a divisive figure back into the sport. However, Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has defended the decision, arguing that Briatore’s experience and connections will be invaluable to the team. Briatore, who is known for his flamboyant personality and ruthless business acumen, played a key role in the rise of Benetton and Renault to multiple F1 world championships in the 1990s and early 2000s. However, his career was derailed in 2008 when it was revealed that he had ordered his driver Nelson Piquet Jr. to deliberately crash at the Singapore Grand Prix in order to benefit teammate Fernando Alonso. As a result of the “Crashgate” scandal, Briatore was banned for life from F1 and his team, Renault, was fined a record $5 million. Many believed that this would be the end of Briatore’s involvement in the sport, but he has now found a way back through the door with Alpine. Briatore’s return to F1 has been met with mixed reactions. Some have welcomed his experience and connections, while others have expressed concerns about his past behavior. It remains to be seen whether Briatore will be able to make a positive contribution to Alpine, or whether his presence will simply stir up controversy.Fargo Public Schools to Host Job Fair
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Once banned from Formula 1 for life, Flavio Briatore is back in an executive role for Alpine. The Italian businessman, who was at the helm of the Renault team from 2000 to 2009, was banned from the sport in 2009 after a race-fixing scandal. Briatore, 71, has been appointed as the new global ambassador for the Alpine brand. In this role, he will represent the brand at various events and activations around the world. Briatore’s return to F1 has been met with mixed reactions. Some believe that he deserves a second chance, while others believe that he should not be allowed back into the sport. Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi said that Briatore’s experience and knowledge of the sport will be invaluable to the team. “Flavio is a passionate and experienced businessman who has a deep understanding of Formula 1,” Rossi said. “His insights and advice will be invaluable to us as we continue to grow and develop the Alpine brand.” Briatore said that he is excited to be back in F1 and that he is looking forward to working with Alpine. “I am very happy to be back in Formula 1 and to be part of the Alpine family,” Briatore said. “Alpine is a young and ambitious brand with a bright future. I am confident that we can achieve great things together.”
