Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has resigned from the Formula 1 outfit, effective immediately.

Flavio Briatore will be handling the duties previously assigned to Oakes.

Oliver Oakes resigns from Alpine, Flavio Briatore steps up

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has resigned from his role at the helm of the team, with immediate effect.

The decision comes following a challenging Miami Grand Prix that saw driver Jack Doohan retire from the event on the first lap and Pierre Gasly finish outside of the points.

The team issued a brief statement that read, “BWT Alpine Formula One announces that Oliver Oakes has resigned from his role a Team Principal.

“The team has accepted the resignation with immediate effect.

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