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Lambiase admits holding back in ‘frustrating’ Verstappen row
Max Verstappen’s F1 race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase shared insights into their tense moments, known for Verstappen’s irascible nature on team radio and Lambiase’s calm, deadpan responses to keep him in check.
Lambiase’s experiences with Verstappen are featured in the book “Pressure,” where he discussed the challenges of communicating effectively from the pit wall to the cockpit.
The 45-year-old engineer expressed frustration when the driver pushes back, seeing it as a failure on his part to convey intentions or provide necessary information.
Lambiase highlighted the importance of managing situations calmly, despite intense conversations on the pit wall that are not broadcasted.
He emphasized the need for freedom of speech and decision-making based on facts rather than subjective opinions in the high-pressure environment of Formula 1.
