P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Gianpiero Lambiase will remain as Max Verstappen’s race engineer this year in an unchanged head of racing role, despite rival F1 teams trying to lure him away from the squad
Gianpiero Lambiase will continue as Max Verstappen’s race engineer this year, maintaining his unchanged head of racing role at Red Bull Racing, despite efforts from rival Formula 1 teams to attract him.
There have been speculations about Lambiase’s future in F1, with Aston Martin rumored to be eyeing him for a senior position, but no official confirmation or comments have been made by Aston Martin.
Other teams, including Williams, have also shown interest in acquiring Lambiase’s services if he becomes available, although any potential move would only be considered for the long term.
Lambiase’s current contract with Red Bull Racing extends until the end of 2027, making any potential move to another team unlikely in the near future without early contract severance agreements.
For now, Lambiase is focused on his roles at Red Bull Racing, supporting Verstappen and fulfilling his responsibilities as head of racing, which he took on following Jonathan Wheatley’s departure in 2024.
Despite some speculation about Lambiase stepping back from race engineering duties, he will continue in his current roles for the 2026 season, showcasing Red Bull Racing’s commitment to retaining key personnel until the end of their contracts.
