Alpine shock as F1 team principal Oakes resigns

"The team has accepted his resignation with immediate effect," Alpine said in a statement. 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...