Formula 1 News: Briatore’s Shocking Return to Renault, Hamilton’s Silverstone Magic, and Tsunoda’s Rise to Power
Briatore’s Comeback to Renault
In the latest episode of the Formula 1 podcast, Editor Stuart Codling is joined by columnist Mark Gallagher and Autosport’s Grand Prix Editor Alex Kalinauckas to dissect the dramatic return of former Benetton and Renault team principal Flavio Briatore to the Enstone team as an advisor to Renault CEO Luca de Meo.
The news comes at a critical time for Alpine, which is seeking to rebound from its current technical shortcomings and facing the possibility of abandoning its works Renault engines. With Briatore’s controversial past, including his involvement in the 2008 ‘Crashgate’ scandal, his role in the weeks and months ahead will be fascinating to follow.
Hamilton’s Silverstone Magic
Looking back at the 2008 season, Lewis Hamilton took his first of eight wins at the British Grand Prix in a wet weather thriller. The soon-to-be former Mercedes driver has enjoyed numerous magic moments at Silverstone, and not all of them in F1. Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur, Hamilton’s future boss, shares his insights on the British driver’s past triumphs as part of the magazine’s preview package.
Tactics and Tire Wear
The trio delves into the intriguing tactics used by Hamilton’s McLaren team during his 2008 win, which involved utilizing GP Racing’s own photographer Steven Tee to analyze the tire wear of his competitors.
Tsunoda’s Rise to Power
They also discuss the rise of Yuki Tsunoda as Red Bull’s team leader, putting his teammate’s F1 future under threat. Catch up on the latest Formula 1 news and updates in this engaging podcast episode.
“With Briatore’s controversial past, including his involvement in the 2008 ‘Crashgate’ scandal, his role in the weeks and months ahead will be fascinating to follow.”
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