Famin successor
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As expected, the Briton Oliver Oakes is the new team principal of the French Formula 1 racing team Alpine. The 36-year-old former racing driver succeeds Bruno Famin, who stepped down last week.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen The Englishman, the second youngest team principal in the history of Formula 1 after compatriot Christian Horner at Red Bull, will take up his post after the current summer break. Oakes was previously the founder and team principal of Hitech Grand Prix, a Formula 2 and Formula 3 team.
"This team is being built for future success, which is underlined by the appointment of Oli in a senior role. We are looking forward to harnessing his enthusiasm, energy and passion for racing and bringing this attitude to the whole team," Renault managing director Luca de Meo said in a statement on Wednesday.
Soon to be a customer team?
Alpine is in crisis in Formula 1. The racing team, a Renault subsidiary, is only third last in the constructors' championship, which is decisive for the distribution of bonuses. A few weeks ago, De Meo hired former team boss Flavio Briatore as an advisor. The works team is on the verge of becoming a customer team due to the high financial outlay. Mercedes is repeatedly mentioned as a future engine partner.
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