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Oliver Oakes resigned as Alpine team principal following the Miami Grand Prix. After reports he had flown to Dubai, the Briton is now in Imola at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Former Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes is currently present at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, where he has been spotted in the F2 and FIA F3 paddock at the Italian circuit where Hitech, his former team, is competing in the F1 support categories.
Alpine had announced Oakes’ immediate resignation following the Miami Grand Prix, sparking rumors in the F1 community, but it was later revealed to be unrelated to Team Enstone’s decision regarding Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto.
The resignation was actually prompted by Oliver’s brother, William, who faced legal issues in the UK for money-related offenses, leading Oliver to temporarily leave for Dubai.
Despite the circumstances, Oliver Oakes is now back in Italy, maintaining his involvement with Hitech, a team previously under Dmitry Mazepin’s leadership.
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Oliver Oakes acquired a majority stake in Hitech, while William Oakes assumed the CEO position in 2024 when Oliver transitioned to his role at Alpine.
Stay tuned for further developments in this ongoing story.
