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Alpine has confirmed Oliver Oakes will take over as team principal after the summer break, replacing the outgoing Bruno Famin. As reported by RACER when Famin announced his planned departure during…
Oliver Oakes is set to become the new team principal of Alpine after Bruno Famin’s departure following the summer break, making him the second-youngest team principal in Formula 1 history. Oakes, the founder of Hitech, will take up the role at the end of August, aiming to bring Alpine back to competitiveness. Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo cited Oakes’ success at Hitech as a reason for his appointment, highlighting a winning culture. Oakes, with significant backing from investors like Dmitry Mazepin and Vladimir Kim, will work closely with Briatore in an effort to move the team up the grid and secure wins. Overall, Oakes’ appointment signals Alpine’s commitment to future success and harnessing young talent in Formula 1.
