A dramatic shake-up is looming in the Formula 1 paddock: could Gianpiero Lambiase join McLaren next year?
According to reports by journalist Erik van Haren, confirmed by multiple sources, Lambiase will leave Red Bull Racing at the end of the 2027 season to join McLaren.
If officially confirmed, this would be one of the most significant technical transfers in recent years. Lambiase is the long-time race engineer of Max Verstappen, and his departure could increase speculation about the future retirement of the Hasselt champion.
New McLaren Team Principal?
Behind the move, there may be more than just a change of team. Sources suggest McLaren is preparing for a potential future departure of Andrea Stella, possibly to Ferrari.
In this scenario, Lambiase would be positioned as a key figure at the top of the team, tasked with leading the technical and organizational transition at Woking, leveraging his prior experience at Milton Keynes with Red Bull.
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