Franco Colapinto return to Formula 1 this weekend in the Emilia-Romaña Grand Prix will not have the figure of Flavio Briatore as team leader Alpine, Although the Italian is the one who commands in the shadow the destinations of the team.
The reason is clear: Briatore It does not have a license FIA, and therefore it cannot be officially registered as the main team or exercise direct authority in the circuit.
Briatore, controversial and always in force, returned to the Alpine structure as executive advisor and after the sudden exit of OLIVER OKESwho resigned last May 6 by “Personal reasons “in the midst of versions that link their departure with their brother’s arrest in United Kingdomhe was appointed team leader.
Since then, the Italian assumed a preponderant role in strategy and decisions, but his role is limited to administrative and external, without regulatory presence in the Pit Lane.
In operational replacement, Alpine designated how “Dedicated Responsible” to Dave Greenwood46, who will be in charge of the team throughout the weekend in Imola.
Greenwood, With passing through Renault, Ferrari and United Autosportsand a career that includes titles and experience in Le Mans and the Wec, It will be the one who officiates de facto team during the debut of Collapint as titular pilot of Alpine
The rise of Greenwood It occurs in a context loaded to Alpine And in that scenario, the figure of the Argentine Franco Colapint It provides fresh air and sports expectation, although the surrounding environment is far from the most stable.
In Imola, will not have a Briatore in front, but a director of vast experience as Greenwood, in charge of piloting the team from the wall while the true boss continues to operate, for now, in the shadows.
Source: Ambito
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