Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, has indicated that Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen’s race engineer, could leave Red Bull sooner than expected, aiming to secure a place in the Woking team by 2027.
According to Brown, his arrival at McLaren is likely to happen next year. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, he expressed optimism about Lambiase’s move, who plays a key role in managing competition strategies.
For over ten years, Lambiase has been alongside Verstappen, making crucial decisions during races. His incorporation into McLaren as race director could bring a new dimension of knowledge and experience to the team, which aspires to re-establish itself as a championship contender.
McLaren had previously confirmed that Lambiase will become the new race director, a position currently held by Andrea Stella. This reshuffle will allow Stella to focus on his responsibilities as team principal and improve McLaren’s working structure, which has been gaining competitiveness in the last races of 2026.
Although the start of the season has not been easy for drivers like Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the results in the second half of the season have been more promising. Brown highlighted the progress made by the team and the quality of its drivers, promising exciting times for McLaren supporters.
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