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Gianpiero Lambiase to be at McLaren “for a long time” as new F1 role explained
McLaren CEO Zak Brown is confident in new recruit Gianpiero Lambiase’s potential impact and envisions a long-term partnership with the team. Lambiase, currently Max Verstappen’s race engineer, is set to take on the role of McLaren’s head of racing no later than 2028. Brown emphasized Lambiase would alleviate some of team boss Andrea Stella’s responsibilities. With a focus on stability and growth, Brown praised the talent within McLaren and discussed the evolving roles within Formula 1 teams. While acknowledging Red Bull’s recent changes, Brown highlighted the resilience of teams in a rapidly evolving sport and expressed confidence in McLaren and Red Bull’s ability to restructure and remain competitive.
