Max Verstappen loses right-hand man Gianpiero Lambiase to McLaren
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Key Points:
- Max Verstappen's long-time engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave Red Bull at the end of 2027 to join McLaren, according to De Limburger and confirmed sources.
- Lambiase, who also serves as head of racing, has reportedly signed a multi-million-pound deal with McLaren, beating interest from Aston Martin and Williams.
- The move may signal leadership changes at McLaren, with team boss Andrea Stella linked to a potential return to Ferrari, though Lambiase is expected to support Stella rather than lead the team.
- Lambiase's departure marks a significant loss for Verstappen, as the duo have worked together since 2016, contributing to four F1 titles for the Dutch driver.
- This transfer continues McLaren's trend of recruiting senior Red Bull staff, following recent hires like chief designer Rob Marshall and sporting director Will Courtenay, while Red Bull faces multiple key exits including Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley.
