McLaren Confirms Shock Hire of Verstappen's Engineer Lambiase for 2028

In a surprise move, McLaren has announced the hiring of Gianpiero Lambiase, the renowned engineer of four-time world champion Max Verstappen, to join their team in 2028. Lambiase will assume the role of chief racing officer, bolstering McLaren's technical expertise and reaffirming their long-term commitment to becoming a championship-winning team. The highly-regarded engineer will leave Red Bull in 2028, when his current contract expires, to take on the new challenge. The news has sparked speculation about Verstappen's future in the sport, given his previous statements that he would only work with Lambiase as his engineer. The Dutch driver has consistently praised Lambiase for their straightforward and clear communication, which has been a key factor in their successful partnership. With Lambiase's departure, Red Bull will lose a valued member of their team, while McLaren gains a wealth of experience and knowledge from one of the sport's most successful driver-race engineer relationships.