Verstappen's Engineer Lambiase to Make Shock Move to McLaren in 2028

In a surprise move, Max Verstappen's engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, has confirmed he will be leaving Red Bull to join McLaren in 2028. The highly-regarded engineer will take on the role of chief racing officer at McLaren. This move has raised questions about Verstappen's future in the sport, as he has previously stated he would consider leaving Formula 1 if Lambiase were not his engineer. Lambiase has been Verstappen's race engineer since he joined Red Bull in 2016 and has been instrumental in the team's success. Red Bull has confirmed that Lambiase will continue in his dual role until his planned departure in 2028. This move is seen as a significant blow to Red Bull and a major coup for McLaren, who have been strengthening their team in recent years. The move may also have implications for Verstappen's future, as he has a contract with Red Bull until 2028 but has expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance and the sport's regulations.