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Gianpiero Lambiase is the latest big star to announce his Red Bull exit
According to an F1 insider, Red Bull may benefit from making a high-profile signing as they face yet another departure of a key member from their team. Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen’s race engineer and head of racing at Red Bull, will be leaving to join McLaren as their chief racing officer, adding to the list of exits from the Milton Keynes-based squad. The departures of Lambiase, Adrian Newey, Jonathan Wheatley, and others in recent years have led to speculations about team members seeking better opportunities elsewhere, raising concerns about loyalty within the team. Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft highlighted the need for Red Bull to strengthen their team with a major signing to prevent further declines as they struggle in the 2026 season. Red Bull’s current performance suggests they are facing challenges and could potentially lose their status as one of the top teams in F1, unless they address key departures and improve their power unit department.
