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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has blasted at least one unnamed rivals Formula 1 outfit for “stirring” rumours that Gianpiero Lambiase has been signed as a mooted replacement for Team Principal Andrea Stella, describing speculation as “total nonsense”.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown criticized unnamed Formula 1 rivals for spreading rumors about Gianpiero Lambiase potentially replacing Team Principal Andrea Stella, dismissing the speculation as “total nonsense.”
Lambiase’s signing was announced as a significant achievement for McLaren, with his arrival from Red Bull expected by 2028 at the latest.
This move follows a trend of key Red Bull staff members leaving for other teams, leaving Max Verstappen without a key aide.
Despite rumors suggesting Lambiase might take over as Team Principal at McLaren and Stella eyeing a return to Ferrari, Brown refuted these claims, emphasizing Stella’s commitment to McLaren.
Brown confirmed that Lambiase was hired by Stella and emphasized McLaren’s dedication to respecting Red Bull’s contract with Lambiase.
Lambiase’s role at McLaren will be as Chief Racing Officer, adding to the team’s potential for success in the future.
