Gianpiero Lambiase, the racing engineer who has marked an era with Red Bull Racing, has been presented as the new race director of McLaren for the F1 2028 season. This change represents an exceptional opportunity in his career, according to Red Bull’s chief, Laurent Mekies.
After eight years alongside Max Verstappen, where they achieved four world titles and two constructors’ championship wins, Lambiase will take on a key role at McLaren. This marks a significant step in his career, as he will be working alongside Andrea Stella, the team’s director.
Mekies remarked that Lambiase has had an extraordinary opportunity and that they respect his decision to make this change. “An opportunity like this doesn’t come every day,” stated the Red Bull director. “We have been discussing it for quite some time, and we wish him the best in this new stage of his life.”
Max Verstappen has also supported Lambiase, pointing out that it would have been ‘stupid’ not to accept this offer. The Dutch driver acknowledges that considering family well-being and long-term security are important factors in this professional decision.
This move is not an isolated case, as Lambiase becomes the third member of Red Bull to join McLaren, following Rob Marshall and Will Courtenay, who took on significant roles within the British team.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
