For the first time since joining Red Bull, Max Verstappen will race without his regular engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, at the Austrian Grand Prix due to personal reasons. In Lambiase’s absence, Simon Rennie will step in as Verstappen’s race engineer this weekend. Rennie began his Formula 1 career at Renault in 2004, later working with drivers like Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen before joining Red Bull in 2013.
Despite the changes, Red Bull remains hopeful for a strong performance at the double-header event, with upgrades planned before shifting focus to 2026 and new regulations. Verstappen acknowledges the challenge ahead and remains focused on maximizing the potential of the upgrade package. The Dutchman, who has had success at the Red Bull Ring in the past, aims to make the most of the upcoming races to stay in the title fight.
