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Red Bull confident Max Verstappen’s F1 future rwon’t be impacted by the loss of his key ally.
Red Bull’s team principal Laurent Mekies is confident that Max Verstappen’s decision regarding his Formula 1 future will not be influenced by the departure of Gianpiero Lambiase to McLaren as their chief racing officer in 2028. Verstappen had previously raised doubts about his future in F1 due to dissatisfaction with the new rules. However, Mekies believes that the loss of Lambiase and other departures from Red Bull will not impact Verstappen’s decision. Verstappen himself gave his approval for Lambiase’s move to McLaren, understanding the opportunity it represented for his longtime ally. Red Bull is set to bring upgrades to the Miami Grand Prix as the 2026 F1 season resumes, with Mekies expressing confidence in the progress made during the break but acknowledging that there is still room for improvement.
