The driver of Red Bull Racing, Max Verstappen, has shared funny moments during his latest race in Singapore, where he experienced issues with his radio system. With only two races remaining on the Formula 1 calendar, Verstappen showed his ability to adapt in the face of adversity, despite the significant change approaching the team with the replacement of his race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase.
Verstappen noted that his start was one of the key aspects of the race, acknowledging that he encountered difficulties at the start that complicated the situation. “It wasn’t the best start, and I need to understand what happened with the engine before releasing the clutch,” the driver explained.
The race was not only marked by technical vicissitudes but also presented an opportunity for the team to improve its communication system. Lambiase was forced to communicate with Verstappen through a code game, a situation that the driver humorously addressed during the post-race press conference: “Maybe the ‘GP’ was happy that the radio didn’t work!”
The radio issues required a creative solution from Verstappen’s team, as in the final laps, the driver was asked to remain silent to indicate if he wanted to pit in case of a safety car. The team has acknowledged that the radio problems stem from Red Bull and not from a broader technical issue.
Following his stellar performances, Red Bull decided to send Lambiase to the podium alongside Verstappen, a gesture the driver did not expect. “It was very nice to see him there. We knew a transition was approaching, but it was special to share this moment at a circuit we hadn’t won together,” he commented.
The transition to the new race engineer
Meanwhile, Red Bull is already working on the incorporation of Tom Hart as Verstappen’s new race engineer. Hart had initially been assigned to Williams, but the team did everything possible to retain him, considering the driver’s preference.
So, Hart will begin his role alongside Verstappen at the races in Austin, Brazil, and Las Vegas, while Lambiase will continue to be present at the circuit to ensure a smooth transition.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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