P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The relationship between Max Verstappen and Gianpiero Lambiase is exactly what Yuki Tsunoda was after himself.
Yuki Tsunoda expressed his admiration for the communication between Max Verstappen and his race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, which he aimed to replicate.
Lambiase has been Verstappen’s race engineer since the 2016 Spanish GP, developing a strong bond with the driver over the years.
Aside from working closely with Verstappen, Lambiase also oversees Tsunoda’s chassis at Red Bull, leading to frequent interactions between them.
During times of Verstappen’s struggles, Lambiase’s attention understandably shifted to the Dutch driver, impacting Tsunoda’s own performance.
Tsunoda was inspired by the efficient communication between Lambiase and Verstappen, particularly during practice sessions, aspiring to reach that level in his own engineering team.
While appreciating the capabilities of his engineering team, Tsunoda acknowledged the need for more experienced guidance at times.
Observing Lambiase and Verstappen’s seamless communication, Tsunoda aimed to improve the effectiveness and speed of communication within his own team to stay competitive in the fast-paced world of Formula 1.
