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Alpine boss Oliver Oakes believes any Formula 1 team writing off 2025 development ahead of next year’s rule changes has done so due to having a poor off-season.
Oakes took over as Alpine’s Team Principal last August, leading a successful turnaround for the team. With his guidance and a strong upgrade package, Alpine climbed from ninth to sixth in the Constructors’ standings. Despite plans to return Alpine to the forefront of F1 in the upcoming years, Oakes aims to balance the focus between 2025 and the significant 2026 rule changes. Recognizing the challenges posed by the final year of the current rule cycle, Oakes emphasizes the importance of strategic resource management and gradual progress towards success. The Alpine team, under the leadership of Oakes, targets a steady improvement in performance while also preparing for future seasons. Oakes, the youngest team boss on the F1 grid, envisions Alpine’s future as a competitive force in the midfield and eventually at the front of the grid, emphasizing a step-by-step approach towards achieving their goals.
