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Alpine F1 team principal Oliver Oakes and Alpine F1 driver Jack Doohan at F1 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain

Oakes praises Doohan for being “punchy” amid Alpine F1 driver switch speculation

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes commended Jack Doohan for standing his ground amid media speculation regarding his future at the team following Franco Colapinto’s arrival. The 2025 F1 season hasn’t even started yet, but rookie driver Jack Doohan already finds himself under intense scrutiny. Earlier this year, Alpine signed Colapinto from Williams on a multi-year…

Alpine leadership team “heading in the right direction” in Formula 1 according to Pierre Gasly. The team is now led by Flavio Briatore and Oliver Oakes.

Gasly: Alpine leadership team “heading in the right direction” in Formula 1

Ryan McGahey2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Pierre Gasly praises the leadership of Oliver Oakes and Flavio Briatore as Alpine prepare for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Following a difficult start to the 2024 Formula 1 season, Alpine introduced sweeping management changes in an effort to improve their fortunes. In the wake of leadership changes, the team improved dramatically in the latter…

“So far, he hasn’t been wrong” — Franco Colapinto on what approval of Flavio Briatore means for his future at Alpine F1

Colapinto: “An honour” to have the trust of Briatore following Alpine F1 move

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Franco Colapinto believes that a strong endorsement from Flavio Briatore, who currently serves as an executive advisor to Alpine, bodes well for his future in F1. After turning the heads of many with his dynamic debut for Williams last year, the Argentine driver joined Alpine last month as one of their test and reserve drivers…

Franco Colapinto Alpine F1 contract signed on Christmas Eve, his manager reveals

Rebecca Malitz3 months ago3 months ago010 mins

Newly signed Alpine F1 reserve driver Franco Colapinto has shown amazing performances with Williams since his mid-season debut at Italian Grand Prix in Monza. On the back of these performances several teams showed interest in signing the young Argentine, including Red Bull and Alpine F1. Red Bull interest in Colapinto In a recent interview with…

Oakes: “Titles don’t mean much” as long as Alpine F1 management is aligned

Olivia Pursehouse3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

In the summer of 2024, Oliver Oakes was appointed team principal of Alpine Formula 1 Team as Flavio Briatore and Luca de Meo made more changes. He was a replacement for Bruno Famin as he stepped back, now managing the reorganisation of the Viry-Chatillon power unit manufacturing facility. Where does Oakes sit in the Alpine…

Briatore and Alpine F1 should not wait to replace Doohan if it has no faith in him

Nicolas Lopes3 months ago3 months ago014 mins

Jack Doohan is set to compete in his first full-season in F1 in 2025, after signing a contract with Alpine in August last year, but the Australian, who got a promotion earlier than expected at the 2024 season finale in Abu Dhabi after Esteban Ocon was released early, is already under enormous pressure from Flavio…

Franco Colapinto opens up on his first day at the Alpine F1 Team.

Franco Colapinto joins Alpine F1 as reserve driver

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

Alpine has secured the services of Argentine driver Franco Colapinto as its test and reserve driver for the upcoming Formula 1 season. The 21-year-old, who made headlines with his dynamic debut for Williams last season, will now provide crucial support to Alpine’s race team, which features Pierre Gasly and rookie Jack Doohan. Colapinto’s rollercoaster debut…

Briatore reveals Sainz F1 negotiations broke down as Alpine wanted a 4-year deal

Lena Ferle3 months ago07 mins

Alpine’s special advisor, Flavio Briatore, has shed light on the team’s recent discussions with Carlos Sainz, their interest in rising talents like Franco Colapinto, and the generational shift in F1. Briatore, known for his candid remarks and long-standing influence in the sport, outlined Alpine’s strategic approach as they aim to rebuild their competitive edge. Carlos…

Briatore has “no doubt” that Alpine will be F1 title contenders by 2027

Nicolas Lopes3 months ago09 mins

Flavio Briatore believes Alpine will be challenging for the F1 constructors’ title by 2027 under his leadership. The Italian detailed how his controversial return to the sport took shape 15 years after the ‘Crashgate’ race manipulation scandal was discovered, and how he shrugs off criticism by delivering on-track results based on his team management skills….

Briatore: Ocon dropped by Alpine ahead of F1 Abu Dhabi GP as he was “completely demotivated”

Rebecca Malitz4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Flavio Briatore returned to Alpine F1 in June as executive advisor after turmoil within the team led to the departure of several senior executives, and he has spoken about Esteban Ocon, Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly. Since his return, Briatore has made several controversial decisions, most notably dropping Esteban Ocon before the Abu Dhabi Grand…