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Flavio Briatore spearheads Alpine’s quest for new Team Principal after Oakes’ exit

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
May 30, 2025
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Flavio Briatore spearheads Alpine’s quest for new Team Principal after Oakes’ exit

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 16, 2025 Alpine executive director and de facto team principal Flavio Briatore arrives ahead of practice REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Flavio Briatore Unveils Alpine’s Hunt for New Team Principal

In a shocking turn of events, Flavio Briatore, the Alpine Executive Advisor, has dropped a bombshell by revealing that the Formula 1 team is actively seeking a replacement for the recently departed Oliver Oakes. Oakes, the former Team Principal, left his position in the aftermath of the Miami Grand Prix, leaving a void that Briatore temporarily filled.

The sudden resignation of Oakes, allegedly linked to the arrest of his brother William, has thrown Alpine into disarray. Briatore, a seasoned figure in the F1 world, has now taken charge once again, determined to steer the team back on track.

During a press briefing ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, Briatore disclosed, “We are looking forward. For the moment nothing has changed. I feel sorry for Oli because I have a very good relationship with Oli. He was a good Team Principal.” The hunt for a new leader is on, with Briatore emphasizing the importance of making the right choice to avoid past mistakes.

Alpine, now in its fifth season in F1, has seen a revolving door of team bosses, causing instability within the organization. From Davide Brivio to Marcin Budkowski, and most recently Otmar Szafnauer and Bruno Famin, the team has struggled to find stability at the top.

Briatore hinted at the interest from several unnamed individuals in the vacant Team Principal position, stating, “We are looking for somebody. There are a lot of people doing this kind of job. We are looking for somebody good. Somebody who understands. Somebody who is part of the team.”

The F1 world is buzzing with speculation as to who will step into the coveted role at Alpine. With Briatore at the helm of the search, the stakes are high, and the pressure is on to find the right fit quickly.

Stay tuned as the Alpine saga unfolds, and the hunt for a new Team Principal reaches its climax in the fast-paced world of Formula 1.

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