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Starting after the summer break, Oli, as he’s fondly known, will report directly to Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo.

At just 36, Oli is set to become the second youngest Team Principal in the history of Formula 1.

Oli previously founded Hitech Grand Prix in 2015, a team that has since become a powerhouse in the single-seater racing arena.

A former racing driver and the 2005 world karting champion, Oli has instilled a winning culture at Hitech, clinching victories across various championships and nurturing the careers of today’s top drivers. It’s safe to say, Oli knows his way around the track.

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Alpine Welcomes Oliver Oakes as New Team Principal

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Alpine has just appointed Oliver Oakes as its new Team Principal.

This move marks a shake-up in the management structure as Audi prepares for its 2026 debut.

From August 1, Binotto will take on the dual roles of chief operating officer and chief technical officer, stepping into the hot seat to drive Audi’s F1 ambitions.

This appointment comes on the heels of some major exits, with Sauber CEO Andreas Seidl and Oliver Hoffmann, previously chairman of the board of directors, departing the project.

Why the sudden change of guard? It’s simple. Audi is ramping up its F1 preparations, and it's becoming increasingly clear that tighter control and enhanced infrastructure are critical.

Currently, Sauber, the team Audi will be taking over, has yet to score a point this season - a situation Audi aims to dramatically improve.

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Audi Appoints Former Ferrari Boss Mattia Binotto to Lead Formula 1 Project

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Audi has just dropped a bombshell by appointing former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto to spearhead its Formula 1 project.

The Formula 1 world is no stranger to drama, with announcements echoing through the paddock like a symphony of change. Amidst this electrifying atmosphere, whispers of exits reverberate; this time for the Alpine Formula 1 team.

The spotlight shines on the exits of Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer and Sporting Director Alan Permane, who, following the British and Hungarian Grands Prix, have reached a mutual agreement to part ways with the French team.

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Winds of Change: Alpine's Shuffle on the Formula 1 Stage

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Alpine have sacked team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane, while chief technical officer Pat Fry left his position to join Williams.

The 570 hp four-wheel drive powerhouse for the FIA World Rallycross Championship (WRX) has a new look, as well as optimised aerodynamics. The new exterior makes this year's Polo R Supercar easy to distinguish from its predecessor.

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Polo R Supercar debuts

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Volkswagen Motorsport's new Polo R Supercar has been unveiled in Autostadt Wolfsburg, for this year’s FIA World Rallycross Championship

Say hello to Mike Frost: Mike works for Mobil 1 and his official job title is 'Racing Technical Advisor for McLaren-Honda'. His office is a small mobile laboratory in the McLaren pit garage, literally a cubicle-sized space amongst the various spare parts, tyres and mechanics' tools. It doesn't sound like much, but his role is an important one; he analyses and tests all the car's fluids and lubricants that are supplied by Mobil — such as engine and gearbox oils, and hydraulic fluid. All these oils share the same purpose — to increase efficiency by reducing friction, resulting in increased performance and reliability.

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The Winning Formula

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The drivers may grab all the headlines, but there so many more heroes in Formula 1, some of whom you never knew existed.