Alpine F1 team principal Oakes resigns
The 37-year-old Briton's surprise exit comes only nine months since his appointment as successor to Frenchman Bruno Famin.
"As of today, Flavio Briatore will continue as executive advisor and will also be covering the duties previously performed by Oliver Oakes," the team statement added.
Oakes leaves his role with Alpine ninth of the 10 teams in the constructors' world championship after six races.
"The team would like to thank Oliver for his efforts since he joined last summer and for his contribution in helping the team secure sixth place in the 2024 constructors' championship.
"The team will not be making any further comment," Alpine said.
French driver Pierre Gasly has picked up all the Enstone-based team's seven points, with Australian Jack Doohan yet to score in his rookie season.
Doohan's seat has been at risk from Franco Colapinto ever since Alpine signed the Argentine from Williams over the winter.
Reports suggest Colapinto will be in place instead of Doohan for the upcoming race in Emilia-Romagna next week.
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