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Max Verstappen’s race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, struggled with unpleasant private circumstances in 2025. Verstappen candidly explains the impact it had.
Max Verstappen opened up about the challenges faced by his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase during the 2025 season, describing it as a “shitty situation.”
Lambiase, who has been working with Verstappen since 2016, had to miss races due to personal issues, with Simon Rennie filling in as a temporary replacement.
Verstappen highlighted Lambiase’s struggle to balance his professional responsibilities and personal challenges, expressing his support for his colleague.
Despite wanting to comfort Lambiase after a tough race, Verstappen found it difficult due to the chaotic post-race environment.
The situation underscored the emotional toll of the sport on both the driver and the team members, revealing the human side of Formula 1 beyond the racing track.
