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Briatore criticizes Aston Martin, rules out returnees for Alpine
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Briatore criticizes Aston Martin, rules out returnees for Alpine

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Flavio Briatore criticized Aston Martin's performance, citing their significant investment in facilities and top drivers without achieving competitive results.
  • Briatore used Aston Martin as an example to temper expectations for Alpine, suggesting that infrastructure alone does not guarantee success in Formula 1.
  • He also indicated that Alpine is not currently looking to bring back former employees who left for rival teams.

Flavio Briatore, a key figure at the Alpine Formula 1 team, has sharply criticized Aston Martin's current struggles, using them as a cautionary tale for teams aiming for success in the sport. Briatore pointed out that despite Aston Martin's substantial investments in state-of-the-art facilities and renowned drivers, the team has failed to translate these assets into competitive performance this season.

"I don't know what others have. Yes, perhaps someone has a better structure. But we also see the example of Aston Martin. They have the best facilities and the best engineer in the world, but still they are not competitive," Briatore stated in an interview with The Race. He highlighted the AMR26's lackluster start to the season, accumulating only one point in the first 11 races, even after introducing significant updates.

I don't know what others have. Yes, perhaps someone has a better structure. But we also see the example of Aston Martin. They have the best facilities and the best engineer in the world, but still they are not competitive.

— Flavio BriatoreBriatore commented on Aston Martin's performance despite their investments, drawing a parallel to the challenges faced by F1 teams.

Briatore's comments serve to manage expectations for Alpine, which is currently sixth in the Constructors' Championship. He emphasized that success in Formula 1 requires more than just advanced infrastructure; it demands a dedicated effort to foster a winning mentality within the team. "The work is reduced to making people believe that winning is possible. You have to give everything, put all the effort in," he added.

Furthermore, Briatore addressed the team's personnel situation, stating that Alpine is not currently seeking to rehire former employees who departed for rival teams. This stance comes amid speculation about potential driver movements, including Fernando Alonso's possible return to Alpine in 2027. Briatore made it clear that his focus is on the current team and future prospects, not on reuniting with past personnel.

The work is reduced to making people believe that winning is possible. You have to give everything, put all the effort in.

— Flavio BriatoreBriatore explained his philosophy on team motivation and effort required for success in Formula 1.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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