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Pierre Gasly “sad” to see “straightforward” and “transparent” Oliver Oakes leave Alpine
Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly expressed his sadness over the sudden departure of team principal Oliver Oakes, praising Oakes for his straightforward and transparent leadership style. Oakes resigned from Alpine just days after the Miami GP, citing personal reasons for his departure.
Flavio Briatore, Alpine’s executive director, will take on Oakes’ responsibilities for the time being, with no replacement named yet. The timing of Oakes’ exit raises concerns for Alpine, which has had a challenging start to the season.
Despite the shake-up, Gasly emphasized that the team remains focused on its long-term goals and that the change in leadership will not derail their efforts. Additionally, there was a race-seat change at Alpine, with Franco Colapinto taking over from Jack Doohan for the next five races.
Gasly expressed his support for both drivers and highlighted the competitive nature of Colapinto, saying that he believes the team will continue to work well with the new driver. Despite the changes, Gasly remains determined to stay strong and support the team through this transition.
