What we know about Lambiase's move from Red Bull to McLaren

Red Bull's long-standing race engineer for Max Verstappen, Gianpiero Lambiase, is set to join McLaren as Chief Racing Officer upon the expiration of his contract at the end of 2027. This move is designed to support Team Principal Andrea Stella, allowing him to focus on broader leadership duties as McLaren continues to build its senior management structure for long-term stability. While this represents a significant blow to Red Bull, who have faced a wave of high-profile staff departures recently, the team is actively trying to stabilize its operations under leadership. For Max Verstappen, the split with his close collaborator marks the end of a legendary era, though the move is unlikely to cause an immediate exit for the driver. However, it remains a critical factor in his ongoing considerations about his future as he weighs Red Bull's performance trajectory against other potential career paths.