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Another Red Bull F1 chief could be about to follow GP out the door
Recent reports suggest that the Red Bull F1 chief and Max Verstappen’s race engineer, Gianpiero ‘GP’ Lambiase, may both be departing from the team. It is rumored that Lambiase will be moving to McLaren to take on a senior role. Additionally, there are speculations about Verstappen considering retirement, adding pressure on Red Bull.
Technical director Pierre Wache is also under scrutiny due to issues with the RB22 car, mainly related to weight and aerodynamic problems. The car’s excess weight alone is costing the team crucial seconds on the track, leading to internal nicknaming of the car as ‘Fat Bull.’
Wache’s claims of the RB22 being faster than the sister team’s car have been contradicted by recent performance struggles. His clashes with head designer Craig Skinner reportedly led to Skinner’s sudden exit before the season began. Red Bull is aiming to improve with a major update package in Miami.
However, recent attempts to boost the RB22’s performance with new parts in Suzuka backfired, leading to anticipation for the Miami GP to be a decisive moment for Wache. The race in Miami is viewed as a crucial opportunity for Red Bull to turn the tide and challenge the top teams.
