'I'm looking ahead, not backward,' says Alpine boss, amidst unrest over Flavio Briatore's return to the F1 paddock. While some welcome the Italian back, feeling that he will inject some much needed colour and flamboyance into an environment that has become somewhat toxic, others believe he has no place in the sport following his involvement in the infamous Crash-gate saga. Initially banned from all FIA-sanctioned motorsport for his involvement - indeed, he was the principle architect - the ban was subsequently overturned, however, fired by Renault his remaining link to the paddock was his management of a number of drivers, not least Fernando Alonso. Also, he was a very good friend of the...
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