The Formula 1 boss has brushed off criticism of his team’s latest controversial signing.
F1 boss fires back a brutal message after CONTROVERSIAL signing announcement
The comments came at the weekend of the Spanish Grand Prix, when Max Verstappen took a third successive victory at the track and extended his lead at the top of the drivers’ standings. F1 headlines: Verstappen almost retires as Hamilton threatens F1 fury
There was better news for Alpine, however, with Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon both taking points for the second successive race.
Apart from Spain, Alpine made headlines last weekend after announcing a controversial new contract.
Alpine has shown great progress in recent weeks
Alpine boss Bruno Famin looks to the future
Alpine responds to Flavio Briatore’s criticism
During the Spanish GP weekend, Alpine announced the signing of a contract as executive advisor to former Benetton and Renault boss Flavio Briatore. The 72-year-old left F1 in controversial circumstances after the 2008 Singapore GP, where it was alleged he deliberately ordered Nelson Piquet Jr to crash, allowing his team-mate Fernando Alonso to use the next safety car to win the race. . race
The Italian has consistently denied the allegations but was handed a lifetime ban by the sport’s governing body after the incident, although this was lifted in 2010. Last weekend, Briatore issued an X-rated response. who are unhappy about his return and now Alpine boss Bruno Famin has given his opinion on the controversial appointment. “I don’t care about [the past],” Famin said, as reported by ESPN.
Hamilton F1 case ‘pending events’, admits Wolff. “I’m always looking to the future and seeing what we can do and improve our team and that’s what we’re really about.
I consider being an advisor to Flavio’s team as an opportunity to get his experience and help us. “He has a very high knowledge in Formula 1, he has a lot of people and I’m sure he will. . support us to develop the team faster and better. That’s all.“.
