Oliver Oakes resigned as Alpine F1 team principal on Tuesday night just days after his brother was arrested, it has been revealed.

With Oliver Oakes leaving Alpine, the controversial figure of Flavio Briatore has been elevated to the role of team principal. The post Alpine’s F1 Future: Oliver Oakes Resigns & Briatore’s Impact On The Team appeared first on Stadium Rant.

Alpine announced Tuesday that Oliver Oakes resigned from his position as team principal, which was accepted by the team with immediate effect. Flavio Briatore, the team’s executive advisor, will assume Oakes’ responsibilities while continuing his advisory duties.