Oliver Oakes has resigned from his function as F1 group principal in a shock transfer.
Oakes has been within the function for lower than a yr, taking on from Bruno Famin.
The previous Hitech GP boss performed a key function in Alpine’s resurgence on the finish of final yr as they recovered to sixth within the constructors’ championship.
His resignation comes as a whole shock.
Alpine are anticipated to make a driver change forward of the following spherical at Imola.
Jack Doohan is ready to make approach for Franco Colapinto.
Colapinto has been a part of the Alpine driver pool because the begin of the yr and is a favorite of Flavio Briatore.
Briatore is Alpine’s govt advisor and has labored alongside Oakes.
Oakes has publicly backed Doohan over latest weeks, nevertheless it appears just like the Australian is about to lose his seat.
The explanations behind Oakes’ sudden departure are nonetheless unclear however one concept put ahead is that there might have been a disagreement over whether or not Doohan is changed after simply six races in 2025.
Briatore will cowl Oakes’ duties following his exit forward of Imola subsequent weekend.
The group launched the next assertion on Tuesday night: “BWT Alpine Formulation One Workforce proclaims that Oliver Oakes has resigned from his function as Workforce Principal.
“The group has accepted his resignation with fast impact.
“As of right this moment, Flavio Briatore will proceed as Government Advisor and also will be overlaying the duties beforehand carried out by Oliver Oakes.
“The group want to thank Oliver for his efforts since he joined final summer season and for his contribution in serving to the group safe sixth place within the 2024 Constructors’ Championship.
“The group won’t be making any additional remark.”
