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Max Verstappen speaks out about Gianpiero Lambiase’s Red Bull departure.
Max Verstappen encouraged his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase to accept an offer to join Formula 1 rival McLaren, as revealed by Verstappen himself at a recent event in Amsterdam. Lambiase, who has been with Red Bull for a long time, will be moving to McLaren in 2028 when his current contract expires, adding to the list of high-profile departures from Red Bull to McLaren including Rob Marshall and Will Courtenay. Verstappen supported Lambiase’s decision, acknowledging that they had already achieved a lot together and the new opportunity would be beneficial for Lambiase and his family. Verstappen’s father, Jos, also knew about Lambiase’s planned exit from Red Bull and supported the decision, expressing confidence that Max will continue racing in F1 despite potential changes. The departure of key figures from Red Bull to rivals has sparked speculation about the team’s future and Verstappen’s potential plans. Ultimately, the decision for Verstappen to continue in F1 and potentially seek new opportunities will depend on various factors in the upcoming seasons.
