Gianpiero Lambiase leaving Red Bull is a blow for the team and for Max Verstappen — but will the Dutchman now leave too?
Gianpiero Lambiase’s departure to McLaren by 2028 deals a severe blow to Red Bull’s infrastructure.
This raises doubts about Max Verstappen’s loyalty to Red Bull, given Lambiase has been his race engineer since 2016.
Lambiase will join McLaren as chief racing officer once his Red Bull contract runs out.
Red Bull has also seen key personnel like Rob Marshall, Will Courtenay, Adrian Newey, and Jonathan Wheatley leave recently, along with former team principal Christian Horner being fired in the past year.
Despite Verstappen’s contract running until 2028, his struggles on track and the potential for an early exit clause activation add further uncertainty to his future.
The strong ties between McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes also complicate Verstappen’s situation as Red Bull faces a sharp decline in performance.
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