Alpine Formula 1 Team confirmed on Tuesday that team principal Oliver Oakes has stepped down from his role following the Miami Grand Prix, amid mounting pressure over performance. Flavio Bratore will run the sh!tshow until further notice.
Oakes joined Alpine in July 2024, replacing Otmar Szafnauer. The former racing driver and Hitech GP boss helped steer the Enstone-based squad to a strong end to the 2024 season, finishing sixth in the Constructors’ Championship.
However, Alpine have struggled to build momentum in 2025 and currently sit ninth in the standings on just seven points after six rounds, narrowly ahead of Kick Sauber. Rookie Jack Doohan remains without a point, and his future was also questioned in Miami following a first-lap crash.
In a brief statement, the team said: “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.
As of today, Flavio Briatore will continue as Executive Advisor and will also be covering the duties previously performed by Oliver Oakes.
As of today, Flavio Briatore will continue as Executive Advisor and will also be covering the duties previously performed by Oliver Oakes.
"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. The team will not be making any further comment.”
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