F1 Explains Alpine Team Principal Oliver Oakes answers your questions + Miami live show news
Apr 24, 2025
Oliver Oakes, the Team Principal at Alpine and former racer, shares his unique journey in Formula 1. He discusses balancing driver feedback from Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan while managing a large team. Oliver reflects on his evolution from karting to leadership roles, highlighting the pressures and support systems needed in racing. He also teases exciting events around the Miami Grand Prix, inviting fans to engage with F1 and participate in a live show with Guenther Steiner.
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Handling Diverse Driver Feedback
- Oliver Oakes explains balancing different drivers' feedback by understanding their unique perspectives and challenges.
- He emphasizes listening and then analyzing feedback carefully before making decisions.
Effective Driver Management Tips
- Never ignore driver feedback and avoid shooting it down immediately.
- Pick battles wisely and know when to offer support or "a bit of a kick" to focus drivers.
Protecting Drivers from Media
- Oliver Oakes shares how modern young drivers face intense scrutiny from social media mistakes.
- He highlights the need to educate young drivers while recognizing everyone makes human errors.