Flavio Briatore is poised for a comeback in Formula 1.
Formula 1 race manager Christian Horner has expressed his appreciation for the return of Flavio Briatore, noting that the sport's media events have become more captivating and less monotonous with Briatore's involvement. During a press conference before the Spanish Grand Prix, Horner praised Briatore's uncensored, often humorous, and unpredictable approach, stating that he had brought vitality to the usually dull press conferences.
Briatore, a prominent figure in Formula 1 with a colorful past and connections to several high-profile models, exhibited his signature short and cryptic responses during the event. His unconventional style, characterized by his famous "next question" replies and nonsensical answers, contrasted sharply with the typical, more predictable responses. Horner even joked that he might adopt Briatore's curt style moving forward.
In response to questions about Mick Schumacher's possible future with the Alpine Formula 1 team, Briatore, the team's boss, expressed mild annoyance and declined to delve into the matter. Schumacher's name has been mentioned in discussions about the team, as the now 26-year-old driver has been seeking a permanent Formula 1 contract since departing Haas in 2022.
During the press conference, Briatore also commented on the past appeal of Formula 1 in the United States, stating thathorse races often attracted a larger audience than Formula 1 events. Briatore's overall impression of the sport's past in the US was that it had not managed to capture the interest of the audience as successfully as competing attractions.
Sources: ntv.de, sue/dpa
Mick Schumacher, son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher, saw unyielding discretion from Alpine Formula 1 team boss Flavio Briatore during a press conference, as Briatore declined to discuss his potential future with the team. Meanwhile, sports-analysis indicates that Briatore's involvement in Formula 1 has contributed to making sports events more engaging and less monotonous, offering a refreshing blend of humor and unpredictability that redefines the usual sports narrative.
