Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has resigned from his position with immediate effect, with Flavio Briatore taking over his responsibilities.

Oakes was only named team principal of Alpine last summer, beginning work in August and first attending a race in his role at Zandvoort after the mid-season shutdown. The Briton had been due to speak to the media on Sunday night after the Miami Grand Prix but that session was cancelled due to a change of travel plans, with the general belief being that it was to avoid facing multiple questions about potential driver line-up changes.