The Latest Breaking News from Oliver Oakes

Williams Oakes, 31, was arrested in Silverstone Park last Thursday and has been remanded in custody

One thing about Alpine’s movements over the past 24 hours was wholly expected; the other was not. 

One thing about Alpine’s movements over the past 24 hours was wholly expected; the other was not. 

Flavio Briatore has denied suggestions that disagreements between him and team principal Oliver Oakes led to the latter's Alpine F1 departure.

Flavio Briatore has denied suggestions that disagreements between him and team principal Oliver Oakes led to the latter's Alpine F1 departure.

Doohan lasted seven races at Alpine, while Liam Lawson was two and out at Red Bull. With Franco Colapinto being handed a simple five-race deal, another change could be in the offing after Silverstone in July

Gamers of a certain vintage will recall Cannon Fodder, the 1990s tactical shoot ’em up (as the genre was then known) wherein you guided a squad of soldiers through a series of dangerous and fast-paced missions. Your pool of soldiers was limited, but nevertheless expendable to a degree.

Gamers of a certain vintage will recall Cannon Fodder, the 1990s tactical shoot ’em up (as the genre was then known) wherein you guided a squad of soldiers through a series of dangerous and fast-paced missions. Your pool of soldiers was limited, but nevertheless expendable to a degree.

Oliver Oakes has resigned as principal of Alpine with immediate effect and former executive advisor Flavio Briatore is taking over his duties

Oliver Oakes has left the team amid speculation Doohan is set to lose his seat to Franco Colapinto

Oakes’ responsibilities will now be assumed by 75-year-old executive director Flavio Briatore.