Overview

• Oliver Oakes resigned as Alpine F1 team principal on May 6, 2025, following the Miami Grand Prix, citing personal reasons.
• His resignation came days after his brother, William Oakes, was arrested near Silverstone Park on May 1 and charged with transferring criminal property.
• William Oakes, a director at Hitech Grand Prix, was found in possession of a large amount of cash and remains in custody after a court appearance on May 3.
• Alpine has denied any connection between Oakes’s resignation and team operations, with interim advisor Flavio Briatore assuming his duties.
• Oliver Oakes, who previously led Hitech Grand Prix, is not accused of any wrongdoing and is reportedly in Dubai following his resignation.