Crashgate scandal mastermind reportedly set to return to Alpine amidst rising tensions

Briatore’s return to Alpine would grant him a special role within the team. The 74-year-old will be responsible for helping in the team’s recruitment drive, especially the replacement for Esteban Ocon. Alpine representatives declined to comment on the speculations but mentioned that the team was in frequent contact with the Italian. Regardless, the team reiterated their plans to decline commenting about the status quo.

As a team, we are in frequent contact with a number of industry experts in pursuit of improving overall performance. We consider all relevant inputs and, when appropriate, seek advice from people with experience and previous success. We cannot comment on any individual matters. An Alpine representative said, as reported by Corriere della Serra.

Bruno Famin claims Alpine will deal with the matters ‘behind closed doors’

Bruno Famin was extremely agitated at the Monaco GP after the collision between Gasly and Ocon. The team principal mentioned that the 27-year-old would face serious consequences. Hence, these comments gave birth to the rumors of Mick Schumacher potentially replacing the Frenchman. Additionally, Ocon also received a five-place grid penalty for the Canadian GP soon after the incident.