Alpine begins to prepare Franco Colapinto’s return: Oakes, team director resigned

Alpine begins to prepare Franco Colapinto’s return: Oakes, team director resigned

The team Alpine confirmed the British resignation OLIVER OKESwho exercised as team leader and was the figure that supported the Australian Jack Doohanwhich would accelerate the return to the Formula 1 of Franco Colapintsupported by Flavio Briatorespiritual leader and strong man of the team for decades.

Through a statement, Alpine reported that “Oliver Oakes has resigned as team director. The team has accepted its resignation with an immediate effect and thanks Oliver for its effort since its incorporation last summer and its contribution to ensure the sixth place in the 2024 Construction Championship”.

This decision would be a clear indication that Doohan, who had a lot of support from Oakes, will not continue in the French team after the six major awards played in which it goes of the year, where he was not yet close to adding points.

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Doohan’s place in Alpine would be occupied by Colapintoon whom it has been rumored for several days with the possibility of replacing it from the Emilia-Romaña GP in Icola, which will be between May 16 and 18.

In addition, the new director of the French team will become the Italian Flavio Briatore, who has a declared weakness by the Argentine pilot.

Source: Ambito

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