Briatore: “I’m not looking for work”

Flavio Briatore, in one year, has lost a lot of influence in Monaco. In 2009, his yacht, Force Blue, was the gathering place for team managers gathered under the banner of FOTA to oppose the wishes of Max Mosley's FIA. The latter having succeeded in pushing the Italian towards the exit thanks to the crashgate scandal (the organization of the intentional accident of Nelson Piquet Jr at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix), it is in a much more relaxed manner that Briatore presents himself in Monaco this year.

Very far from Renault F1 Team, of which he was still the team manager eight months ago, Flavio Briatore displays a surprising look as he strolls through the paddock in impeccable royal blue slippers. And, questioned by AUTOhebdo.fr about his presence in Monaco, he does not seem to have lost his humor despite the events of 2009. “ You know, it?s not expensive to eat here. Do you pay? (laughs) No, actually I came to lunch in the paddock. »

As if nothing had happened, FB appears in the F1 landscape as if he had never left it. While one might have thought that the Italian was unwanted in the paddock, the FIA ​​having ordered him to no longer occupy a role relating to Formula 1 until the end of 2012, everything seems to be going well. “ Personally, I have never had any problems with anyone in Formula 1. », Tells the Italian.

Could he want to return to F1 functions after 2012? “ No, I'm not really chasing that. For now, I'm enjoying being here. I am very happy with this fantastic atmosphere. Beyond that, I'm not looking for work. I just want to relax with my family. »

Eight months after the events of crashgate, Flavio Briatore seems at peace, without bitterness or resentment for a discipline from which he was quickly excluded. The Italian, when asked whether Formula 1 still makes him dream, is unequivocal. “ Yes, I still find F1 fantastic, absolutely »