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McLaren has confirmed Max Verstappen’s race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, as its new F1 Team Principal from the start of the 2028 season.
McLaren has confirmed Gianpiero Lambiase as its new Chief Racing Officer for the 2028 Formula 1 season, taking him from his role as Max Verstappen’s race engineer. The move has significant implications within the F1 community, as Lambiase’s departure from Red Bull to McLaren is seen as a major loss for the former. Despite earlier speculations, Lambiase’s role at McLaren is not to replace Andrea Stella, with Red Bull confirming his departure when his current contract expires in 2028. Both McLaren and Red Bull released statements regarding Lambiase’s transition, with McLaren emphasizing its commitment to strengthening the team and Red Bull acknowledging his contributions during his tenure. McLaren looks forward to integrating Lambiase into their team structure and continuing their pursuit of championship success.
