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Oliver Oakes has officially become Alpine’s new F1 team boss, replacing Bruno Famin. But why should a change like this work for Alpine this time when it hadn’t before?
Oliver Oakes will take over as Alpine Formula 1 team principal, with Bruno Famin moving to a full-time position at the brand’s Viry base in France. This change will mark Oakes as the third Alpine team boss in just over a year when the season resumes after the summer break. Famin’s transition comes amidst a significant shift for Renault’s works F1 team, focusing on maximizing short-term performance while long-term strategy decisions are underway. Renault is evaluating repurposing its Viry-Chatillon facility as it shifts from an F1 engine project to becoming a Mercedes customer. The appointment of ex-team principal Flavio Briatore as an executive advisor suggests a potential team sale in the future. Oakes’ arrival as team principal brings a clearer focus on the team’s operation, providing a structured approach while Famin oversees Viry’s transformation.
