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Flavio Briatore

Flavio Briatore

Italian businessman

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  • 2d ago

    Colapinto asks fans to end social media attacks on F1 rivals and team staff

    Alpine driver Franco Colapinto has asked Argentine fans to stop online campaigns against other drivers and team staff, saying the attacks are holding back his career and future.

  • Sep 5

    Pierre Gasly Takes First Career Formula 1 Pole at Monza for Alpine Ahead of George Russell

    Pierre Gasly delivered Alpine's first pole position since Jean Alesi in 1997, edging Mercedes driver George Russell by 0.060 seconds during qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

  • May 28

    Gucci becomes first luxury fashion house to title a Formula 1 team, partnering with Alpine from 2027

    Italian luxury fashion house Gucci will become the title partner of Renault's Alpine Formula One team starting in the 2027 season, marking the first time a luxury brand has lent its name to a racing team.

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