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With ‘GP’ not available, a prominent figure will return to the pitwall at Red Bull as Max Verstappen’s race engineer.
Max Verstappen will have a different race engineer, Simon Rennie, replacing Gianpiero Lambiase at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix due to Lambiase’s absence for personal reasons.
Lambiase has been a crucial part of Verstappen’s success, aiding him in winning four world championships with Red Bull, but will not be present at Spa.
Simon Rennie, a long-time Red Bull employee, stepped in for Lambiase during the Austrian Grand Prix as well.
Rennie has a rich history in F1, working with esteemed drivers like Alonso, Kubica, Heidfeld, and Raikkonen, and forming a strong partnership with Ricciardo at Red Bull.
Although Rennie currently oversees Red Bull’s simulator programme, he occasionally returns trackside to assist drivers like Albon and Ricciardo in their performances.
