Briatore, not gentle with Schumacher

In 1994 and 1995, while he was a resident of the Benetton team, Michael Schumacher won his first two world titles. His mentor at the time was Flavio Briatore. The flow goes well, the two men maintaining a relationship beyond the framework of work. Then in 1996, Schumi set down his bags at Ferrari.

Last year, the crashgate affair put an end to the long history linking the Italian fanatic to the Formula 1. For the moment, point of return planned. But the former boss of Renault F1 team continues to watch very closely what is happening in the paddocks of the premier discipline of motorsport, and in particular the performances of his former protégé.

“I think it will be harder and harder for him (Michael Schumacher, editor’s note), Briatore tells Autosprint. I don't see how he could come back. The competition is very keen. He decided to come back without taking into account the fact that in four years cars and tires have evolved greatly. I always said that Michael would encounter difficulties against Nico Rosberg. You can't come back to such a competitive discipline after four or five years off. Cheers had done it, but with only one season off. This year should not be easy for him, because there have never been so many drivers fighting for victory. »

A very harsh observation, which could further motivate the seven-time world champion.