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Gianpiero Lambiase has been rumoured to be in line for the McLaren team principal job, a position currently held by Andrea Stella
Red Bull Formula 1 boss Laurent Mekies has reiterated his claim that Max Verstappen’s race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, will transition to McLaren’s team principal position.
Mekies initially announced Lambiase’s future move to McLaren to succeed Andrea Stella, the current team principal, at the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month.
Despite McLaren’s denial of this claim, Mekies stood by his statement during recent interviews, raising fresh questions about the timing of Lambiase’s transition.
Stella, in his defense against rumors about his own future, emphasized the importance of recruiting top talent and strengthening McLaren’s leadership team.
The situation remains uncertain, with Mekies and the McLaren team navigating complexities and differing perspectives on Lambiase’s future role within the organization.
