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Briatore claims new Alpine boss “a great example” of team approach
Flavio Briatore sees Oliver Oakes’ appointment as Alpine’s new team principal as a positive step towards the team’s goals. Oakes, at 36, becomes the second youngest team principal in F1 history, transitioning from a successful career with Hitech GP in F2 and F3. He takes over from Bruno Famin starting from the Dutch Grand Prix after the summer break. Briatore praises Oakes, citing his talent and track record, expressing excitement to collaborate on improving Alpine’s performance. Oakes aims to lead Alpine back to competitiveness, emphasizing the team’s potential and expressing confidence in achieving success together. Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo believes Oakes’ appointment signifies Alpine’s commitment to future success and looks forward to leveraging his passion for racing across the team.
