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New Alpine boss Oliver Oakes is determined to install a fresh mentality at Enstone.
After recent management upheaval, new Alpine boss Oliver Oakes stated his readiness to “take a bullet for the team.” Oakes assumed the position of team principal during the summer break, succeeding Bruno Famin. Famin decided to focus on his engine responsibilities at Viry amid uncertainty within the team. A proposal from Renault to shut down its works F1 power unit operation at Viry in 2026 would lead Alpine to lose its works team status. Employees protested this potential decision at the Italian Grand Prix, although the final verdict remains pending. Alpine has witnessed significant changes in its management since the beginning of 2023, prompting the return of Flavio Briatore as an executive advisor. Oakes expressed his commitment to infuse a “racer’s mentality” into the team’s leadership, emphasizing the need for unity and support for the team’s success.
