P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has broken his silence over F1 race engineer Gian Piero Lambiase’s shock defection to McLaren in 2028, with surprising words for his longtime ally.
Max Verstappen broke his silence on Formula 1 race engineer Gian Piero Lambiase’s surprising move to McLaren in 2028.
Lambiase’s departure from Red Bull to join McLaren created shockwaves in the F1 paddock.
This defection added to a series of high-profile departures from Red Bull, causing significant changes within the team.
Verstappen remained quiet initially but later revealed that Lambiase had privately shared details of the offer with him and sought his approval.
Verstappen supported Lambiase’s decision, acknowledging the great opportunity it represented for his longtime ally.
