Flavio Briatore went out to deactivate the Franco Colapinto bomb – Oliver Oakes – Jack Doohan in Alpine :: Olé

The announcement of the debut of Franco frankntoto in Alpinealready for the next race of Formula 1, on May 18 in Icola, it arrived in controversy for the resignation one day before Oliver Oakesthe team director, who sent in the boxes of the team during the week and the races.

The Frenchman, who arrived in 2024 at Alpine’s F1, He had a person about him in terms of power, Flavio Briatorewhich also joined the Team last year. Precisely with the Italian it was said that there were short circuits, including the topic of the second pilot of the teamwhich would have finished exploiting with the change of Jack Doohan by Franco frankntoto. While Oakes banked the Australian, Briatore wanted to get the Argentine reserve, something that finally happened.

That bracelet left Oakes injured, who decided to step aside, and added more power to BriTore, who is still the most brand new team director.

After the controversy and the announcement, and despite the fact that in the communication of the team it had been emphasized that there would be no more comments on the departure of the French, Briatore went out to deactivate the bomb and deny that Oakes has gone by internal.

“There has been a lot of talk in the last 24 hours, erroneously associating Oli’s decision to resign with a supposed disagreement, or with different opinions. This is completely false and is far from reality“Brosta declared in a statement published on Alpine Instagram.

The 75 -year -old leader added: “OLI and I have a very good relationship and we had long -term ambitions to boost this team together. We accepted Oli’s request to resign and therefore we have accepted his resignation. The reasons are not related to the team and are personal. I will continue to get more and more involved with the teamtogether with the solid management that we have already established. We will work hard to improve our position this season and prepare for 2026 “.

In the same Ig message, Oakes’ words appeared, in the same tune that Briatore: “It has been a privilege to lead everyone in Estone. What a team, what place! Giving up is a personal decision for me. Flavio has been like a father for me, he has always supported me since I assumed the position, in addition to giving me the opportunity. We are all prepared for 2026 and where this dream deserves to be. I believe in Estone. “