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With ‘GP’ not available, a prominent figure will return to the pitwall at Red Bull as Max Verstappen’s race engineer.
Max Verstappen will work with a different race engineer, Simon Rennie, at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix this weekend due to Gianpiero Lambiase’s absence.
Lambiase, known as ‘GP’, has been a key figure in Verstappen’s success, but will miss the race at Spielberg due to personal circumstances.
Rennie, a long-time Red Bull employee, has a rich history in F1, having worked with top drivers including Fernando Alonso and Daniel Ricciardo.
After years on the pit wall as a race engineer, Rennie transitioned to a behind-the-scenes role at Milton Keynes in 2019, focusing on Red Bull’s simulator programme.
Despite his absence from trackside duties, Rennie remains a valuable asset to the Red Bull team and has played a crucial role in helping drivers like Ricciardo navigate their careers within the sport.
