Briatore Denies Rift After Oakes' Alpine Exit
Summary
Briatore denies rift with Oakes after his Alpine F1 exit, dismissing rumors of disagreements over driver decisions. Oakes' departure was personal, not team-related.
Why it matters: Flavio Briatore denies rumors of a rift with Oliver Oakes after Oakes' sudden departure from Alpine F1.
The big picture: Oakes resigned six races into the 2025 season, leading to speculation that disagreements with Briatore over driver decisions prompted his exit. Briatore has temporarily taken over Oakes’ duties. Alpine also announced Jack Doohan will be replaced by reserve driver Franco Colapinto for the next five races.
What's next: Briatore is currently covering Oakes' responsibilities, supported by Alpine's technical leadership. Alpine insists Oakes' departure was for personal reasons and unrelated to team disagreements.
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