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FIA rule stops Flavio Briatore from being F1 team principal as Alpine issue statement

It turns out Flavio Briatore cannot be Alpine team principal as far as the FIA are concerned, after the surprised news that previous boss Oliver Oakes had stepped away for personal reasons
Alpine have issued a statement clarifying their leadership structure with Flavio Briatore unable to assume the official title of team principal. It was announced that the veteran Italian would lead the team after the surprise resignation of Oliver Oakes.