Max Verstappen’s long-time relationship with Gianpiero Lambiase is set to come to an end following his shock move to McLaren.
Gianpiero Lambiase is leaving Red Bull at the end of 2027 to take on a senior role at McLaren, ending a successful driver-engineer partnership in Formula 1. He has been Max Verstappen’s race engineer since 2016 and has been offered a lucrative deal by McLaren. His departure is another blow to Red Bull, following key figures leaving in recent years.
The departure signifies a dismantling of the Red Bull team that has dominated for two decades. Losing Lambiase will be especially difficult for Verstappen, with whom he has won four world championships with. McLaren’s aggressive recruitment strategy secured Lambiase’s signature over other competitors.
It remains to be seen if Lambiase can replicate his success at McLaren, but his proven track record is undeniable. The question now is whether he made the right decision in leaving Red Bull. Vote in the poll below to share your opinion on Lambiase’s move.
