Flavio Briatore’s latest decision will be ‘very painful’ for Alpine in the future

Flavio Briatore has returned to Alpine with the goal of revitalizing the team, which has faced significant challenges in recent years. He has made immediate changes, including replacing Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto, and has publicly stated that Alpine will not pursue high-profile engineers, focusing instead on building a strong technical foundation with a collaborative team approach. Briatore believes that consistency and improvement across all areas are essential for the team's success.

Despite his intentions, Briatore's decision to avoid high-profile talent may hinder Alpine's ability to attract the best engineers, especially given the team's current standing in Formula 1. He draws parallels between Alpine's situation and that of Aston Martin, which has not seen success despite its elite technical staff. Briatore acknowledges the need for a cultural shift within the team and emphasizes that rebuilding will take time, but he remains committed to fostering a new generation of technical talent.