Oliver Oakes Takes Helm at Alpine F1 Team

Alpine F1 has announced Oliver Oakes as the new Team Principal, succeeding Bruno Famin this fall.

Alpine F1 Confirms Spa Rumors with Appointment of Oliver Oakes as Team Principal. Oliver will assume his role after the summer break and will report directly to Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group.

At thirty-six, the British national will become the second youngest Team Principal in Formula 1 history as he takes the helm at Alpine F1 Team, which looks to the future with this dynamic new appointment.

In 2015, Oliver founded Hitech Grand Prix, which has been at the forefront of single-seater competitions both nationally and internationally for nearly a decade. A World Karting Champion in 2005, Oliver has instilled a winning culture at Hitech Grand Prix, prevailing in all championships contested by the team and aiding in the advancement of some of today’s most prominent drivers.

“I am extremely grateful to Luca de Meo and Flavio Briatore for giving me the opportunity to bring the Alpine F1 Team back on the competitive track,” states Oliver Oakes.

“The team consists of talented individuals and has excellent resources. I am confident that we can achieve a great deal together during the remainder of this season and in the longer term. I look forward to starting after the summer break.”

“It is a true pleasure to welcome Oli and to see him become one of the youngest team directors in the history of this sport,” comments Luca de Meo.

“This team is being built for its future success, as evidenced by Oli’s appointment to such a position. We look forward to capturing his enthusiasm, energy, and passion for racing to instill this spirit throughout the team.”

Flavio Briatore, Executive Advisor, concludes: “I am thrilled that we have been able to recruit Oli Oakes for our F1 project. Oli is extremely talented and has a solid track record of leadership and success in motorsport. His appointment to this position is an excellent example of our strength and confidence in our team and in young talent, and I am excited to work closely with him in our shared goal of advancing in the ranks and winning races.”