Britain's Oakes Appointed Alpine Team Principal.

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Britain's Oakes Appointed Alpine Team Principal.

Britain's Oliver Oakes has been named the new team principal of Alpine, stepping into a pivotal role that could reshape the team's future. 

With a fresh vision and strategic direction, Oakes is set to lead Alpine into the next chapter of their F1 journey.

Oliver Oakes, founder of the Hitech junior racing team, has been appointed as Alpine’s new team principal, taking over from Bruno Famin, who left the role after just a year.

Oakes, stepping into Formula 1 for the first time, will report to Luca de Meo, chairman of Renault, which owns Alpine.

De Meo welcomed Oakes, noting his appointment as one of the youngest team principals in F1 history. He emphasized that Oakes’ enthusiasm and passion will be crucial for the team’s future success.