Ex-F1 team boss Flavio Briatore has explained how he was the director of the same 'movie' with Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher. The Italian businessman previously served as the managing director of the Benetton Formula 1 team, before returning to Formula 1 in 2000 after Renault's purchase of Benetton. During both of those stints, Briatore played a key role in bringing two young prospects into Formula 1, whom these days are known as two of the greatest drivers to have ever raced in the sport. First up was Schumacher, whom Briatore signed during the 1991 season, and later in his Renault days he brought Alonso into the fold. Both went on to World Championship glory. So with both icons,...
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