Oliver Oakes: the racer driving Alpine

This episode is brought to you by T-Mobile, official 5G partner of F1 Las Vegas Grand PrixWhy did Oliver Oakes become Alpine Team Principal? How does his background as a racing driver and team owner prepare him for this new challenge? And what are his priorities in 2025 and beyond?Speaking to Tom Clarkson at the team’s headquarters in Enstone, Oakes answers all the key questions around Alpine’s future with him at the helm.Oli discusses his mixed feelings after their double podium in Brazil, why Alpine have chosen Mercedes as their power unit supplier from 2026, whether Pierre Gasly is ready to lead the team next season, and much more.More official F1 Podcasts F1 Nation - Grand Prix reviews and previews from inside the F1 paddock F1 Explains - answering your questions about Formula 1 Be there when the 2024 F1 World Champion is crownedGet tickets for Las Vegas, the rest of 2024 and early 2025 at tickets.formula1.comThis episode is sponsored by: Uncommon Goods: to get 15% off your next gift go to uncommongoods.com/GRIDVanta: get $1,000 off Vanta at vanta.com/gridBitdefender: visit Bitdefender.com to learn more about why Ferrari chose Bitdefender to stay ahead of cyber threats and how YOU can make your digital life safer