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Oakes resigns as Alpine F1 boss; Briatore takes over

Reuters

May 7, 2025 6:08 am

[Source: Reuters]

Oliver Oakes has resigned as principal of the Renault-owned Alpine Formula One team with immediate effect, the British-based team said on Tuesday.

“As of today, Flavio Briatore will continue as Executive Advisor and will also be covering the duties previously performed by Oliver Oakes,” the team said.

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