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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 appointed Max Verstappen’s race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, as its new Formula 1 Chief Racing Officer starting in the 2028 season. The move from Red Bull to McLaren marks a significant shift in the F1 paddock. Contrary to speculation, Lambiase’s role will not directly replace Andrea Stella at McLaren, who is confirmed to have a “long-term” contract. His departure from Red Bull foreshadows a notable loss for the Milton Keynes-based team after contributing to all four of Verstappen’s championships. While his start date is not yet set, McLaren has specified that Lambiase will assume his new position “no later than 2028,” coinciding with the expiration of his current contract with Red Bull. The statements released by both Red Bull and McLaren highlight the professional transition of Lambiase and the strategic importance of the acquisition for McLaren’s future championship ambitions.
