Max Verstappen Approves Gianpiero Lambiase's Move to McLaren: 'You Would Be Stupid Not To'
Max Verstappen said race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase sought his blessing before moving to McLaren, calling the decision logical.
Key Points
- Verstappen supported Lambiase's move to McLaren, calling it a logical decision.
- Lambiase has been Verstappen's race engineer since 2016, during four championship wins.
Full Details
Max Verstappen revealed that his long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase, known as 'GP', asked for his approval before accepting a move to McLaren. Verstappen stated that Lambiase would be 'stupid not to do that' given the opportunity, indicating he supported the decision. Lambiase has been Verstappen's race engineer since his Red Bull debut in 2016, during which time Verstappen won four world championships and 71 races. The departure comes amid growing speculation about Verstappen's own future in F1, with some questioning if he might follow Lambiase out of Red Bull. F1 bosses have called on Verstappen to respect the impact of his comments about potentially quitting the sport.
Why It Matters
Lambiase's exit could impact Verstappen's performance and future at Red Bull, adding uncertainty to the team's dynamics.
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