(Boursier.com) — The former boss of Benetton and Renault F1 chief Flavio Briatore has been appointed executive advisor to Alpine by Renault chief executive Luca de Meo, the French carmaker’s team has announced.
Flavio Briatore previously drove Renault during its most successful period in Formula 1, which saw Fernando Alonso win two world titles in 2005 and 2006. He also led Benetton when Michael Schumacher won his first titles in 1994 and 1995.
“Briatore will focus primarily on the team’s areas of strategic expertise, including key talent acquisition and the pilot market. He will be expected to propose developments to the current project structure and advise on all strategic matters discipline” commented the group.
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