Alpine Team Principal Oliver Oakes Resigns Following… read more
Alpine have announced the sudden resignation of Team Principal Oliver Oakes, effective immediately, in the wake of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. The British team boss, who joined Alpine in July 2024, departs less than a year after taking on the role.
Oakes, a former racing driver and head of the Hitech Grand Prix operation, initially brought a wave of optimism to the Enstone-based outfit. Under his leadership, the team made a strong push in the latter part of the 2024 season, ultimately finishing sixth in the Constructors’ Championship. However, the current 2025 campaign has been more difficult. After the Miami Grand Prix, Alpine find themselves ninth in the standings with just seven points—one point ahead of Kick Sauber—and far off the pace of their midfield rivals.
Adding to the team’s struggles, Alpine driver Jack Doohan came under scrutiny during the Miami weekend following a crash on the opening lap, which contributed to the team’s ongoing lack of performance. Doohan, who has yet to score a point this season, now faces increased pressure regarding his future with the team.
In an official statement released on Tuesday, Alpine confirmed Oakes’ departure, stating: “BWT Alpine Formula One Team announces that Oliver Oakes has resigned from his role as Team Principal. The team has accepted his resignation with immediate effect.”
The team further announced that veteran motorsport figure Flavio Briatore, who has been serving as Executive Advisor, will temporarily assume the responsibilities previously handled by Oakes. Briatore, a well-known and controversial figure in Formula 1, brings extensive experience, having overseen multiple championship campaigns in the past.
Alpine expressed gratitude for Oakes’ contributions, saying: “The team would like to thank Oliver for his efforts since he joined last summer and for his contribution in helping the team secure sixth place in the 2024 Constructors’ Championship.” They added that there would be no further public comment regarding the matter.
Oakes’ departure adds to a growing list of team principal changes at Alpine in recent times. He follows in the footsteps of Otmar Szafnauer and Bruno Famin, both of whom have also exited the leadership role within the past two years. The team now faces the challenge of finding a stable and effective replacement to guide them through a difficult season.
It is not yet clear who Alpine will appoint as a long-term successor to Oakes. For now, Briatore’s temporary leadership will be under close scrutiny as the team seeks to regain form and improve their position in the Constructors’ standings.
