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Alpine Issues Statement Clarifying Flavio Briatore’s Role Amid Leadership Reshuffle
The BWT Alpine Formula One Team has issued a statement clarifying the internal restructuring of its leadership, confirming that Flavio Briatore is “fully in charge of the team,” following recent changes triggered by the departure of Oliver Oakes.
Oakes officially resigned from his post last Tuesday, shortly after the Miami Grand Prix. In the immediate aftermath, Alpine announced that Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore would assume Oakes’ former responsibilities. However, ambiguity around the team’s leadership surfaced when Racing Director Dave Greenwood was designated as the ‘team representative’ for administrative interactions with stakeholders.
This title, previously associated with Stake’s Alessandro Alunni Bravi — who effectively acted as team principal — sparked speculation about Greenwood’s position within the new hierarchy.
Ahead of this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Alpine has sought to eliminate confusion with a formal statement:
“BWT Alpine Formula One Team confirms that Dave Greenwood (Racing Director) has been assigned as team representative for administrative purposes with all relevant stakeholders. Flavio Briatore is fully in charge of the team, including duties previously held by Oliver Oakes.”
The clarification reinforces Briatore’s authoritative role in guiding the team’s overall direction and operations, while Greenwood’s appointment appears focused on fulfilling procedural and regulatory responsibilities.
With this restructuring now clarified, Alpine aims to move forward with a more defined leadership as it prepares for the upcoming race in Imola.
