“F**k off,” Crashgate mastermind Flavio Briatore gives BLUNT response to critics on F1 return

Flavio Briatore made it clear that he was not bothered by critics as he returned to Alpine mid-way through the 2024 season.

“F**k off,” Crashgate mastermind Flavio Briatore gives BLUNT response to critics on F1 return

Flavio Briatore, via IMAGO

Alpine on Friday at the Spanish GP announced that Flavio Briatore has returned to Enstone as an Executive Advisor. FIA had banned the Italian for life over the infamous Crashgate scandal in 2008. However this ban was overturned in 2013.

Flavio Briatore was asked after the announcement weather he has any message for the ones who are unhappy to see him in F1 again. He replied ‘F**k off’. When asked about planning a return to Formula 1 for long time, Briatore responded, “Not really.” The 74-year-old mentioned that he knew Renault Chairman Luca de Meo, very well and respects him a lot. De Meo faced challenges with teams performance and approached the Italian to become the Executive Advisor. This was discussed for two or three months or even longer before reaching an agreement.

F**k off... I know the chairman of Renault, Luca de Meo, very well and have lots of respect. He met some difficulties in the performance of the team. He asked if it was possible for me to be the executive advisor of the chairman. We negotiated for two or three months, maybe more.
Flavio Briatore said, as reported by PlanetF1.com
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Briatore expressed a strong sense of motivation and belief in his capabilities. He explains the feeling of driven and confident that he can make a positive impact by guiding the team towards success once again. The Italian finds joy in competing, aiming to improve team performance and bring new energy into their efforts.

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I feel I have the motivation to do it. I feel it is possible to do it. I feel that it’s possible to put the team again on the right direction to performing and this is what I like, to go back in the competition.
Flavio Briatore said

Flavio Briatore assures Bruno Famin will remain Alpine’s team principal.

Briatore while talking to media made it clear, he is not assuming the role of team principal since Bruno Famin was already in charge. He expressed he’s in the team to work for everyone, work for Luca De Meo and report to him. The 74-year-old will work together as a team to achieve the best possible performance for the team.

No, no. Team principal? We have a team principal, we have Bruno. No problem at all. I’m working with Bruno, I’m working with everybody. For me, I’m working with Luca. This is my job, I report to him and we try together to get the best performance for the team.
Flavio Briatore stated
Esteban Ocon(L) and Bruno Famin(R), via IMAGO

The Italian made it clear he does not handle other tasks like changing the tires or driving the car. His main focus is on making the team competitive and this is possible within two years. The old man highlights his desire to contribute positively to the team. Briatore acknowledged, the effective leadership of team principal Famin and praised the organization’s teamwork. He expressed confidence that they would bring together everything smoothly to achieve success.

I’m not changing the tires yet. I don’t want to change the tires, I don’t want to drive the car. I just want to be competitive. In two years’ time, we will be there. I want to give my contribution. We have a team principal who is doing a very good job, we have an organization working together and I’m sure we’ll put everything together in a very short time.
Flavio Briatore added

Certainly, Flavio Briatore stated he returned to F1 to assist his friends at Alpine as an executive advisor to achieve success. Fans would love to see Alpine in action in the upcoming seasons as Briatore has given them the hopes of success.

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