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Gianpiero Lambiase has reportedly indicated to Red Bull that he does not want to travel to the races in 2026.
Max Verstappen is reportedly getting a new race engineer for the 2026 F1 season after Gianpiero Lambiase’s tenure with him is ending. Lambiase has been Verstappen’s race engineer since 2016, with numerous victories and four F1 titles together. Following the season finale where Verstappen narrowly missed his fifth title, Lambiase showed emotions on the pit wall. Due to personal circumstances, Lambiase will not attend races in 2026 but work from Red Bull’s base, resulting in him stepping down from his role. News of this change coincides with speculation that Helmut Marko may also be leaving Red Bull’s setup in 2026.
