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Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer and friend Gianpiero Lambiase is being targeted by Aston Martin for a senior role
Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer and friend, is being sought after by Aston Martin for a senior role, following speculations about his future at Red Bull after an emotional exchange with Verstappen post the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Lambiase’s supportive words to Verstappen at the end of the race sparked rumors of a potential departure from Red Bull after the relationship spanning back to 2016.
High-level sources have revealed talks between Lambiase and Aston Martin about a senior position, possibly at team principal or CEO level, as the Silverstone-based squad undergoes a restructured setup.
Adrian Newey’s new role at Aston Martin as team principal has led to discussions about bringing in Lambiase to assist with team management and operations, building on their successful partnership at Red Bull in the past.
The potential move of Lambiase to Aston Martin would likely face resistance from Red Bull, given his valuable contributions and strengths as an engineer within the organization.
If the deal goes through, there could be a transitional phase where Newey fulfills the team principal role until Lambiase joins, allowing for a smooth reshuffling of responsibilities within the team.
Verstappen, appreciative of Lambiase’s efforts and support throughout a challenging year, commended his engineer after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for the emotional journey they had shared.
