BWT Alpine F1 Crew is happy to announce Oliver Oakes as its new Crew Principal. Oli will begin after the summer time break and can report back to Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo.
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The 36-year-old Briton will grow to be the second youngest Crew Principal in Method 1 historical past when he begins his position on the BWT Alpine F1 Crew because the workforce seems to be to the long run with its new, dynamic appointment.
Oli based the Hitech Grand Prix in 2015, which has been on the forefront of single-seater competitors on the world and nationwide phases for nearly a decade. A former racing driver and world karting champion in 2005, Oli has created a profitable tradition at Hitech Grand Prix, attaining race victories in each championship it competes in and serving to to progress the careers of a few of at present’s most distinguished drivers.
Luca de Meo, Renault Group CEO, stated:
It’s a pleasure to welcome Oli to the workforce and for him to grow to be one of many youngest Crew Principals that this sport has ever seen. This workforce is being constructed for future success, highlighted by Oli’s appointment in a senior position. We sit up for harnessing his enthusiasm, vitality and keenness for racing and realising that mindset throughout your entire workforce.
Flavio Briatore, Govt Advisor, Alpine F1 Crew, added:
I’m delighted that we have now been in a position to recruit Oli Oakes for our Method 1 challenge. Oli is very proficient and has an incredible report of management and success in racing. His transfer into this position is a good instance of the power and perception we have now in our workforce and by younger, upcoming folks, and I’m excited to work carefully with him with a joint give attention to shifting up the grid and profitable races.
Oliver Oakes, Crew Principal, Alpine F1 Crew, added:
I’m extraordinarily grateful to Luca de Meo and Flavio Briatore for this chance to steer the BWT Alpine F1 Crew again to competitiveness. The workforce has proficient folks and glorious sources at its core, and I’m assured that we will accomplish an incredible deal collectively through the the rest of this season and the long term. I sit up for getting began after the summer time break.