Alpine F1 Team Sees Leadership Change as Oakes Resigns, Briatore Steps In

In a significant shakeup, Alpine F1 Team Principal Oliver Oakes has resigned following the Miami Grand Prix, paving the way for Flavio Briatore to take the helm amidst a challenging season. Oakes, who joined Alpine in July 2024, led the team to a respectable sixth place in the Constructors' Championship last year, but the squad's struggles in 2025 have prompted this leadership transition.

Our Take:

While the change in leadership may be a response to Alpine's recent underperformance, Briatore's controversial reputation and experience could be a double-edged sword. His return could inject the team with a fresh perspective and motivation, but it also raises questions about stability and long-term strategy in an already turbulent environment.

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Source: Paul Velasco