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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed details behind his signing of Gianpiero Lambiase, confirming it is to lessen the burden for another member of his F1 leadership team.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown signed Gianpiero Lambiase to relieve the workload of another Formula 1 leadership team member. Lambiase’s move from Red Bull to McLaren in 2028 generated shockwaves in the paddock ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. As the new Chief Racing Officer reporting to Team Principal Andrea Stella, Lambiase brings valuable experience from Red Bull. Speculation arose that Lambiase’s hiring might mark the beginning of Stella’s eventual departure and movement to Ferrari. Brown clarified at a media event that Lambiase’s role aims to ease Stella’s current responsibilities, allowing for team stability and future growth within McLaren’s racing operations.
