In a shock move, Max Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is set to leave Red Bull to join McLaren in 2028. The long-term plan is for Lambiase, who has worked with Verstappen since May 2016, to replace Andrea Stella as McLaren team principal.A merry-go-round is on the cards, with Stella reportedly high on Ferrari’s wishlist to take over from Frédéric Vasseur in the future. For Red Bull, the exit of Lambiase at the end of 2027 represents the departure of yet another major figure from the Milton Keynes-based team.
It is difficult to say definitively whether leaving Red Bull Racing was the right decision for Gianpiero Lambiase without knowing all the specifics of his situation. Ultimately, the success or failure of his decision will depend on various factors such as his motivations for leaving, his opportunities elsewhere, and how those opportunities align with his career goals. It is possible that he felt that a change was necessary for his career advancement or personal growth, and in that case, leaving Red Bull could indeed be the right decision for him. However, it is also possible that he may face challenges or regrets in the future as a result of this decision. Ultimately, only time will tell whether leaving Red Bull Racing was the right move for Gianpiero Lambiase.
