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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

Gianpiero Lambiase’s move to McLaren confirmed – in huge blow for Red Bull and Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen’s esteemed F1 race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will join McLaren from Red Bull in 2028, throwing the Dutchman’s future with the team into serious doubt.

British-Italian engineer Lambiase, who has worked with Verstappen since the driver’s Red Bull debut in 2016, will link up with McLaren as Chief Racing Officer, a role to support current team principal Andrea Stella. Lambiase, 45, was linked with moves to Aston Martin and Williams in the off-season.

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