Verstappen pays tribute to Lambiase after ‘emotional year’

Following an "emotional year" in 2025, Max Verstappen publicly praised his long-time race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase. Despite losing the World Championship to Lando Norris, the Red Bull driver expressed profound pride in their partnership, which has spanned since Verstappen joined the team in 2016. Verstappen referred to Lambiase as a friend, highlighting his colleague's unwavering passion and perseverance through a challenging season. He celebrated their strong comeback in the second half of the year, emphasizing the importance of their bond and collective effort, even as their remarkable run of consecutive titles came to an end.