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Max Verstappen’s F1 race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase has spoken out about ‘heated conversations’ that take place on the Red Bull pit wall during races.
Max Verstappen’s race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, has opened up about the intense discussions that occur on the Red Bull pit wall during Formula 1 races. Lambiase has been Verstappen’s engineer since the Dutchman joined the team in 2016 and has witnessed his four world championship wins and 71 grand prix victories. Despite speculation of their partnership ending, they will work together in 2026. Lambiase admits that conversations with Verstappen are notably different from those with other team members, often needing to make quick decisions based on facts. The pair’s exchanges have been heated at times, but their honesty and strong relationship prevail, even when broadcast to a global audience during races.
