Red Bull's Loss, McLaren's Gain: Max Verstappen's Race Engineer Gianpiero Lambiase Set to Join Rivals

Red Bull's Loss, McLaren's Gain: Max Verstappen's Race Engineer Gianpiero Lambiase Set to Join Rivals

Red Bull is facing a significant personnel departure as Max Verstappen's race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, is reportedly set to join Formula 1 rivals McLaren. Lambiase has been a key figure at Red Bull since 2014 and has been Verstappen's race engineer throughout their time together. Known for his candid and humorous communication with Verstappen on the pit wall, Lambiase has played a crucial role in the Dutch driver's success. Reports suggest that McLaren has offered Lambiase a substantial salary increase to make the move, which would only happen after his current contract with Red Bull expires in 2027. This potential move would mark another significant personnel change for Red Bull, following other high-profile exits in recent months. If the reports are true, Lambiase would be the latest key figure to leave Red Bull for McLaren, joining a growing list of departures from the Milton Keynes-based team.