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Red Bull has been braced for a major personnel exit, as Max Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is reportedly set for a long-term move to Formula 1 rivals McLaren.
Red Bull is preparing for a significant personnel change with Max Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase reportedly moving to McLaren for a long-term role. Lambiase, who has been with Red Bull since 2014 and has been Verstappen’s race engineer, has become a well-known figure in the sport for his communication style and role in Verstappen’s success. The move to McLaren would see Lambiase joining a rival team after multiple years with Red Bull. His departure would mark another major exit for Red Bull, following other key figures like Adrian Newey and Christian Horner leaving the team. McLaren is believed to have offered Lambiase a significant salary increase, potentially leading to a shift in personnel dynamics in both teams. Speculation is also rising regarding Verstappen’s future in F1 amid these developments.
