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Verstappen's Race Engineer Lambiase to Leave Red Bull for McLaren
- On Thursday, Red Bull race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase agreed to join McLaren starting in 2028, ending his 13-year tenure with the Milton Keynes-based team, senior insiders confirmed.
- Lambiase, fondly referred to as 'GP,' has served as Max Verstappen's race engineer for 10 years, helping the driver secure four world championships through an intense partnership.
- According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Lambiase accepted an 'astronomical offer' from McLaren and is expected to succeed team principal Andrea Stella following a period of 'gardening leave.'
- Verstappen's future remains uncertain as the 28-year-old recently cast doubt on his longevity, stating, 'I'm thinking about everything inside this paddock,' while Red Bull's waning performance continues.
- McLaren continues strengthening its leadership after winning both titles last year, having previously hired former Red Bull employees Rob Marshall, chief designer, and Will Courtenay, sporting director.
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Max Verstappen doesn't like that at all. His long-time racing engineer leaves Red Bull - no later than 2028. This also fuels questions about the future of Verstappen.
Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen’s career engineer, will leave Red Bull in 2028 and become McLaren’s racing director. The engineer finishes contract with the Red Bulls until 2028, so he waits. “McLaren Racing is pleased to announce that Gianpiero Lambiase will join the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 team as racing director, reporting to the team’s director, Andrea Stella. The role of racing director already exists within the team’s structure, wi…
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