Gianpiero Lambiase’s looming exit from Red Bull, the latest in a long list of high-profile departures from the team, continues to expose instability, internal fractures and an uncertain future ahead of the sweeping 2026 changes — for both the team and their number one driver, Max Verstappen.

McLaren has announced that Gianpiero Lambiase will become the F1 team's Chief Racing Officer following his Red Bull departure set for 2028, a role that will see him reporting to Team Principal, Andrea Stella.

Gianpiero Lambiase will join McLaren in 2028, deepening Red Bull’s talent exodus and signalling a major shift in F1’s competitive balance.

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