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Max Verstappen will be without his long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase at the F1 Austrian Grand Prix, marking a rare change in his trusted Red Bull team setup.
At the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen will be missing his long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase due to personal reasons, leading to a rare change in his Red Bull team setup.
During this weekend’s race at the Red Bull Ring, Simon Rennie, currently Red Bull’s Group Leader of Simulation Engineering, will be taking over as Verstappen’s race engineer.
Rennie is also expected to temporarily assume Lambiase’s broader responsibilities as Head of Racing in Austria, showcasing his versatility within the team.
Despite Lambiase’s absence, Red Bull is confident in Rennie’s capabilities to provide the necessary support to Verstappen throughout the race weekend.
Verstappen, a four-time World Champion, will have to adjust to a new dynamic in his garage as Rennie steps in, bringing a fresh perspective to their communication.
Nevertheless, Red Bull remains hopeful that Lambiase will return for the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone, ensuring continuity in Verstappen’s team structure.
