BWT Alpine F1 Team have announced Oliver Oakes as their new Team Principal, replacing Bruno Famin.

The Briton will take up the mantle of Team Principal for the French outfit once racing resumes post the ongoing summer break.

Oakes is set to become the second-youngest Team Principal in Formula One history at 36 years of age. 

Oakes founded Hitech Grand Prix in 2015, who currently compete in Formula 2 and Formula 3. He was also a member of the Red Bull Young Driver programme during his racing days. 

Speaking about becoming Alpine F1’s Team Principal, Oliver Oakes, commented:

“I am extremely grateful to Luca de Meo and Flavio Briatore for this opportunity to lead the BWT Alpine F1 Team back to competitiveness. The team has talented people and excellent resources at its core, and I am confident that we can accomplish a great deal together during the remainder of this season and the longer term. I look forward to getting started after the summer break.”

Flavio Briatore, Executive Advisor, Alpine, said:

“I am delighted that we have been able to recruit Oli Oakes for our Formula 1 project. Oli is highly talented with a great record of leadership and success in racing. His move into this role is a great example of the strength and belief we have in our team and by young, upcoming people, and I’m excited to work closely with him with a joint focus on moving up the grid and winning races.“

Luca de Meo, CEO, Renault Group, added:

“It is a pleasure to welcome Oli to the team and for him to become one of the youngest Team Principals that this sport has ever seen. This team is being built for future success and this is highlighted by Oli’s appointment in a senior role. We look forward to harnessing his enthusiasm, energy and passion for racing and realising that mindset across the entire team.“