Franco Colapinto recalls anecdote about Flavio Briatore's expectations
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Franco Colapinto shared an anecdote regarding Flavio Briatore, the executive advisor of Alpine, highlighting a discrepancy between Briatore's aspirations and the team's performance. Following a challenging 2025 season, Alpine is vying for the 'best of the rest' position in Formula 1, indicating its drive to lead the midfield behind the top teams. Colapinto's remarks emphasize the ambitious nature of Briatore, who aims for more than just a mid-tier finish. As the season progresses, Alpine's efforts will be focused on achieving greater competitiveness on the grid.
- •Colapinto shared a story about Briatore's expectations
- •Alpine seeks to lead Formula 1's midfield in 2026
- •The team is recovering from a tough 2025 season
- •Briatore aims for higher ambitions beyond mid-tier finishes
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"After an extremely difficult 2025 season, Alpine is once again fighting for the 'best of the rest' title this year – in other words, to lead Formula 1's midfield behind the four top teams. But the Enstone-based team's ambitions go further than that, and that is certainly true of Flavio Briatore, the flamboyant executive advisor effectively running the outfit. As is well known, the now ...Keep reading
"Colapinto admits Alpine’s executive advisor can be harsh at times, but believes the Italian's ruthless approach is ultimately what the team needs to succeed in F1
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 8, 2026, 11:11 AM"Everyone was happy except him" – Franco Colapinto shares telling Flavio Briatore anecdote
After an extremely difficult 2025 season, Alpine is once again fighting for the 'best of the rest' title this year – in other words, to lead Formula 1's midfield behind the four top teams. But the Enstone-based team's ambitions go further than that, and that is certainly true of Flavio Briatore, the flamboyant executive advisor effectively running the outfit. As is well known, the now ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 11:11 AM"Everyone was happy except him" – Franco Colapinto shares telling Flavio Briatore anecdote
Colapinto admits Alpine’s executive advisor can be harsh at times, but believes the Italian's ruthless approach is ultimately what the team needs to succeed in F1
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