Oliver Oakes resigns as Alpine F1 boss with immediate effect

Having taken over the role from Bruno Famin less than a year ago, Alpine team boss Oliver Oakes has resigned from his role as F1 team principal in a shock move.

Oliver Oakes joined Alpine as its new Team Principal last July, taking over the role previously held by Bruno Famin. The Briton started his new role after the summer break and he directly reported to Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo.

The 36-year-old Briton became the second youngest Team Principal in Formula 1 history after Christian Horner, who was just 33 years old when he started as team boss at Red Bull in 2005.

Oakes founded Hitech Grand Prix in 2015, which for almost a decade, has been at the forefront of single-seater competition on the world and national stage.

A former racing driver, and world karting champion in 2005, Oakes has created a winning culture at Hitech Grand Prix, achieving race victories in every championship it competes in, as well as helping to progress the careers of some of today’s most prominent drivers.

However, Alpine have just announced two days after the Miami Grand Prix that Oakes has resigned from the squad with immediate effect.

The team released the following statement on Tuesday evening: “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.

“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.”