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McLaren has confirmed that incoming Director of Racing Gianpiero Lambiase will not replace Andrea Stella as its Formula 1 Team Principal.
McLaren has confirmed that Gianpiero Lambiase will not replace Andrea Stella as its Formula 1 Team Principal, but will assist Stella in his duties. Lambiase is a significant addition to McLaren, scheduled to join the team by 2028 in a new leadership position. Andrea Stella, the current Team Principal, has expressed that the leadership role is intended for Lambiase, emphasizing the importance of recruiting top talents in Formula 1. Stella admitted that he personally advocated for Lambiase’s recruitment as he is feeling overwhelmed in his current role. While Lambiase will not take over Stella, they will collaborate closely, creating an intriguing power dynamic at McLaren. McLaren’s challenging weekend in Canada, where they finished empty-handed due to a disastrous tire decision, stood in stark contrast to Red Bull’s success.
