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F1 Chaos: Alpine’s Imola Power Struggle Unveiled with Shocking Team Principal Revelation

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
May 16, 2025
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F1 Chaos: Alpine’s Imola Power Struggle Unveiled with Shocking Team Principal Revelation

Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2025 Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo

Alpine’s Chaotic Leadership Crisis Unfolds at Imola Grand Prix

The Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola is set to witness an unprecedented team principal setup courtesy of Alpine. The Enstone-based team is in the midst of a whirlwind of changes both on and off the track, creating a storm of uncertainty as the race weekend approaches.

The drama began on May 6 when Oliver Oakes abruptly resigned from his role as team principal for ‘personal’ reasons, sending shockwaves through the paddock. The following day, the news broke that rookie driver Jack Doohan was ousted in favor of Franco Colapinto, adding to the turmoil within the team.

Initially expected to take the reins at Imola, executive advisor Flavio Briatore found himself sidelined by the FIA due to not meeting the necessary criteria. Despite his extensive experience and success in the sport, Briatore’s lack of an F1 license and official team membership rendered him ineligible to lead the team.

In a surprising turn of events, Racing director Dave Greenwood has been thrust into the spotlight as the ‘dedicated responsible person’ for Alpine at Imola. This sudden shift in leadership has raised eyebrows and fueled speculation about the team’s stability and performance heading into the Grand Prix.

Alpine, in response to inquiries, clarified that Briatore remains a consultant and advisor, downplaying his role in the team’s hierarchy. The FIA, on the other hand, emphasized the importance of compliance with regulations and refrained from commenting on specific individuals within Alpine’s management structure.

Briatore’s return to the F1 scene last year was intended to revitalize Alpine’s fortunes, drawing on his past successes with Benetton and Renault. However, his controversial past, including involvement in the infamous crash-gate scandal of the 2008 Singapore GP, has cast a shadow over his recent involvement in the sport.

The FIA’s stringent staff registration system dictates that F1 teams must adhere to specific criteria when appointing key personnel, including a team principal, sporting director, technical director, team manager, and two race engineers. Failure to meet these requirements can result in the rejection of a certificate of registration by the governing body.

As the Imola Grand Prix looms large, the spotlight is firmly on Alpine and their unconventional leadership setup. With tensions running high and the stakes higher than ever, all eyes will be on how the team navigates through this tumultuous period and performs on the iconic Italian circuit.

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