Alpine F1 Team Reshuffles Leadership as Oliver Oakes Resigns

Oliver Oakes has resigned as team principal of the Alpine Formula 1 team after less than a year in the role, marking the latest leadership upheaval at the underperforming French-owned squad. Flavio Briatore, a controversial figure with a history at Renault and past involvement in F1 scandals, will immediately assume Oakes's duties while continuing as executive advisor. The leadership change coincides with reports that Australian driver Jack Doohan may be replaced by Argentina's Franco Colapinto for the upcoming Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, as the team seeks a new direction amid struggles that have left them ninth in the constructors’ standings. Oakes’s short tenure follows a pattern of frequent managerial turnover at Alpine, reflecting ongoing instability and strategic uncertainty. The team thanked Oakes for his contributions but did not provide specific reasons for his departure. These developments signal a significant reshuffle as Alpine attempts to reverse its fortunes on and off the track.