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Philip Duncan

Max Verstappen blow as race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase set for shock McLaren move

Partnership: Gianpiero Lambiase has been an instrumental figure during Max Verstappen’s Formula One career so far - (Getty Images)

Max Verstappen's Formula One future has been plunged into further doubt after it emerged his long-time race engineer will leave Red Bull for McLaren.

Gianpiero Lambiase, known as 'GP', will become chief racing officer with the reigning constructors' champions when his Red Bull contract expires in 2028 - although there is a possibility he could make the switch prior to then.

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