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Alpine has announced the news that Hitech founder and boss Oliver Oakes will replace Bruno Famin as the Formula 1 squad’s Team Principal past the summer break. Famin announced he’d step back from the role of F1 Team Boss at Alpine during last Friday’s team representative press conference at the Belgian Grand Prix. The Frenchman […]
During a team representative press conference at the Belgian Grand Prix, Famin announced his decision to step back from the role of F1 Team Boss at Alpine. He will focus on Viry-Chatillon full-time starting September, as Alpine transitions to a Mercedes customer team. Oakes has been appointed as the new team boss of Alpine, with plans to lead the team back to competitiveness with the support of talented individuals and resources. Luca de Meo and Flavio Briatore expressed their excitement about Oakes’ appointment, highlighting his youth, talent, and potential in the role. Oakes, a former Red Bull Junior and World Karting Champion, will be tasked with rejuvenating Alpine’s performance, as they currently stand eighth in the Constructors’ standings with just 11 points from 14 races.
