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Max Verstappen and Gianpiero Lambiase have become an iconic duo in Formula 1, with their team radio exchanges and title successes. The Red Bull engineer is keen to downplay a Verstappen threat of retirement.
Max Verstappen’s race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, downplayed the possibility of Verstappen quitting Formula 1 if he were to leave Red Bull, although Lambiase admitted that he couldn’t work with another driver. Lambiase has been Verstappen’s race engineer since his promotion to Red Bull in 2016, and together, they have achieved 51 wins and three titles. Verstappen had previously stated that he would be willing to leave F1 if Lambiase were to depart, but Lambiase doesn’t believe that would be the case. Lambiase emphasized the importance of their unique partnership and the difficulty of replicating it with another driver. The strong and honest communication between Verstappen and Lambiase has been a significant factor in their successful relationship. Lambiase emphasized the importance of trust and the understanding of the mental and emotional aspects of racing. Verstappen’s growth and development over the years have led to a better understanding of race tactics and risk-taking, culminating in his 2021 championship win.
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