The flamboyant 71-year-old left F1 in disgrace over a decade ago following the ‘crashgate’ scandal, but has since been given clearance to return. Instead, Italian media claims he is being recruited by countryman and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. Fellow Italian Briatore added: “A new chapter of F1 is about to begin. “We will bring you the excitement, entertainment, joy and energy that this wonderful sport deserves.”. It seems Briatore will have a high profile role in charge of entertainment at grands prix, involving sponsors, VIPs and the public.

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