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Jos Verstappen hinted at the reason with a reply on social media
Jos Verstappen, Max Verstappen’s father, hinted at the reason for Gianpiero ‘GP’ Lambiase’s departure from Red Bull in a cheeky social media post. Lambiase, Verstappen’s race engineer for 10 years, is leaving Red Bull to become the chief racing officer at McLaren, supporting team principal Andrea Stella. Verstappen and his camp were already aware of Lambiase’s decision before the official announcement, with the driver endorsing the move due to its benefits for Lambiase’s family and career security. Jos Verstappen acknowledged the situation, understanding the opportunity for Lambiase and leaving it to Red Bull to find a replacement. A social media post by a Dutch publication hinted at financial incentives being a key factor in Lambiase’s move to McLaren, to which an account associated with Jos Verstappen bluntly commented that money played a significant role. The exact terms of Lambiase’s contract, such as the duration and salary at McLaren, remain undisclosed.
