Briatore quits QPR

FLAVIO BRIATORE has stepped down as chairman of QPR.

The controversial Italian has been at the helm of the Coca-Cola Championship club for nearly two and a half years. Ishan Saksena takes over as chairman of QPR Holdings Limited, with Gianni Paladini resuming as chairman.

Briatore said: “I’m proud to have helped save this historical club and to have contributed in paving the way to future success. Although my commitment to the club remains unchanged, I now feel the need to focus my energies into other fields as well.’’