Alpine F1 Team names Oliver Oakes as new Team Principal

BWT Alpine F1 Crew is happy to announce Oliver Oakes as its new Crew Principal. Oli will begin after the summer season break and can report back to Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo. 

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The 36-year-old Briton will change into the second youngest Crew Principal in System 1 historical past when he begins his position on the BWT Alpine F1 Crew because the crew seems to the longer term with its new, dynamic appointment.

Oli based the Hitech Grand Prix in 2015, which has been on the forefront of single-seater competitors on the world and nationwide levels for nearly a decade. A former racing driver and world karting champion in 2005, Oli has created a successful tradition at Hitech Grand Prix, attaining race victories in each championship it competes in and serving to to progress the careers of a few of immediately’s most outstanding drivers.

Luca de Meo, Renault Group CEO, stated:

It’s a pleasure to welcome Oli to the crew and for him to change into one of many youngest Crew Principals that this sport has ever seen. This crew is being constructed for future success, highlighted by Oli’s appointment in a senior position. We look ahead to harnessing his enthusiasm, vitality and fervour for racing and realising that mindset throughout your entire crew.

Flavio Briatore, Govt Advisor, Alpine F1 Crew, added:

I’m delighted that we have now been capable of recruit Oli Oakes for our System 1 venture. Oli is very gifted and has an incredible report of management and success in racing. His transfer into this position is a superb instance of the energy and perception we have now in our crew and by younger, upcoming folks, and I’m excited to work intently with him with a joint deal with shifting up the grid and successful races.

Oliver Oakes, Crew Principal, Alpine F1 Crew, added:

I’m extraordinarily grateful to Luca de Meo and Flavio Briatore for this chance to guide the BWT Alpine F1 Crew again to competitiveness. The crew has gifted folks and wonderful sources at its core, and I’m assured that we will accomplish an incredible deal collectively through the the rest of this season and the long run. I look ahead to getting began after the summer season break.