Oliver Oakes

Oakes: The coming months for Alpine F1 will be “the most critical point for the team and the company for the next few years”

Evan Roberts5 days ago5 days ago07 mins

Ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend, in only his third race in charge of Alpine, Oliver Oakes spoke Friday morning on some of the changes that will be made and challenges that could arise as the season comes towards its end. With there only being eight races left of the longest season on…

Jack Doohan to partner Pierre Gasly at BWT Alpine F1 Team for 2025

James O'Connor4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

21-year-old Jack Doohan will take Esteban Ocon’s former seat for the 2025 F1 season as the team’s reserve driver is promoted to a race seat next year. The Australian driver has already taken part in two practice sessions this year, after already gaining mileage in 2022 and 2023 as well. Doohan has also done private…

Hitech GP founder Oliver Oakes joins Alpine F1 as team principal

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Following speculation over the Belgian Grand Prix weekend that it could happen, Pit Debrief has learned that Oliver Oakes will become Alpine F1’s new team principal. Sources have indicated that it was officially announced to staff earlier on Tuesday. An announcement to the wider world is expected this week. At Spa last Friday, current team…