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Max Verstappen’s long-serving Chief Mechanic Lee Stevenson has announced that he has now departed Red Bull’s Formula 1 team following
“Stevenson had been an integral part of the Red Bull team and worked closely with Verstappen, who has been achieving victories consistently since the return to ground effect cars in 2022. Their partnership began in 2016 at the Spanish Grand Prix where Verstappen won on debut. Verstappen’s recent success has elevated him to third on the all-time wins list with 56 victories and three consecutive titles. Stevenson announced on Instagram that he was leaving Red Bull after a memorable tenure, hinting at a move to a different team. His departure marks the end of a significant chapter, with his standout moment being the quick repair of Verstappen’s suspension at the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix. Stevenson’s exit adds to the list of notable departures from Red Bull, with others like Rob Marshall also moving on to new opportunities.”
