Flavio Briatore comments on Oliver Oakes’ surprising departure from Alpine F1
The last few days have seen significant shifts in Alpine’s Formula 1 team. The first notable change, though somewhat expected, was the confirmation that rookie Jack Doohan would replace Williams’ super substitute Franco Colapinto for the 2024 season. This decision was rumored shortly after the Miami Grand Prix, and Alpine put the speculation to rest […]
Flavio Briatore steps in as the new head of the Alpine F1 team following Oliver Oakes’ departure.
Alpine Team Principal Resigns Amid Leadership Changes Oliver Oaks, who recently took the helm of the Alpine team, has stepped down, bringing Italian Flavio Briatore back into the spotlight. Briatore, you might recall, was banned for life by Formula One due to his involvement in a major scandal. Oaks, only 37 and in his role […]
Oliver Oakes steps down as Alpine Team Principal
The Alpine Formula 1 team is experiencing yet another shift in leadership. In a team announcement, Oliver Oaks has resigned, and his departure has been accepted “with immediate effect.” Flavio Briatore will remain on as an executive advisor, taking over the responsibilities previously held by Oaks. This season, Alpine finished sixth in the Constructors Championship. […]
Oliver Oakes supports Jack Doohan during uncertainty about the driver’s F1 future.
MIAMI, Fla. – Last summer, Alpine confirmed that Jack Doohan would be stepping into a full-time driving role when the 2025 Formula One season kicks off. Then, things got a bit tangled when they brought in Franco Colapinto from Williams as a super sub for 2024. His presence as a backup driver seemed to fuel […]
Feds Raid Home Of Trump-Supporting Farmer, Businessman Alfie Oakes
Federal agents on Thursday raided the Florida home of Alfie Oakes, a businessman and farmer who is a vocal supporter of President-elect Donald Trump. Law enforcement was seen at Oakes' residence in the Monterey Village community of North Naples and at an agricultural packing plant in Immokalee. According to Go to NBC2 News. The newspaper […]
Alpine taps Oliver Oakes as their new Team Principal
Alpine has a new leader. Alpine has a new boss, less than a week after the team announced that Bruno Famin would step down as team principal to focus on a role overseeing all of Renault’s motorsport activities. The team announced on Wednesday that Oliver Oakes will take over as Alpine team principal from next […]