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The Formula 1 world is witnessing a wave of upheaval, with significant changes unfolding across major teams. As seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton prepares to join Ferrari in 2025, questions are already being raised about the team’s internal stability — and whether he’s walking into a crisis. Adding fuel to the speculation, Alpine F1 has now confirmed the sudden departure of their team principal Oliver Oakes, a move that further highlights the volatility sweeping through the paddock.
Oakes’ exit from Alpine comes immediately after the Miami Grand Prix, a race that underscored the team’s ongoing performance issues. Since taking the reins in mid-2024, Oakes struggled to lift the Enstone-based outfit from the bottom of the Constructors’ standings. His departure marks the fifth leadership change at Alpine since 2020, suggesting deep-rooted instability behind the scenes.
The timing is particularly alarming, considering internal disputes reportedly brewing within Alpine’s leadership. Tensions had been rising over the performance of rookie driver Jack Doohan, who has failed to score a single point this season. In contrast, teammate Pierre Gasly is responsible for the team’s only championship point so far. Sources close to the team indicate that executive advisor Flavio Briatore, a controversial figure with a storied past in F1, played a central role in pushing for Doohan’s replacement.
Following Oakes’ resignation, Alpine swiftly announced that Franco Colapinto, a promising talent and former Williams driver, would replace Doohan for the next five races. Doohan, however, remains part of the team as a reserve driver. Briatore has temporarily assumed Oakes’ responsibilities while Alpine assesses long-term leadership options.
These developments at Alpine reflect a broader atmosphere of instability within Formula 1. Ferrari, where Hamilton is set to drive next season, is also grappling with internal challenges. The sudden management shifts and uncertain driver lineups raise concerns that Hamilton’s long-awaited move could be marred by the kind of disarray he had hoped to leave behind at Mercedes.
As the 2025 season unfolds, all eyes will be on Alpine’s performance under Briatore’s interim leadership — and whether Ferrari can offer Hamilton a stable platform to chase an eighth world title, or if the British star has walked straight into another storm.