Verstappen future not affected by Lambiase move - Mekies
Summary
Max Verstappen’s choice about staying in Formula 1 will not change because his race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, is leaving Red Bull to join McLaren by 2028. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies said Verstappen is focused on the team and knows the sport well, despite being unhappy with this year’s new hybrid engine rules that affect driving.Key Facts
- Gianpiero Lambiase has been Verstappen’s race engineer since May 2016.
- Lambiase will leave Red Bull to become McLaren’s chief racing officer by 2028 at the latest.
- Verstappen’s decision about his F1 future is not affected by Lambiase’s departure.
- Verstappen is unhappy with the new hybrid engines, which split about 50% power between fuel and electricity.
- Changes to engine rules for the Miami Grand Prix aim to improve qualifying and reduce dangerous speed differences.
- Discussions are underway to adjust engine power balance to about 60% fuel and 40% electric power next year.
- Red Bull is bringing major car upgrades for the Miami Grand Prix to improve performance after a tough start to the season.
- Verstappen is currently ninth in the championship after three races, with a best finish of sixth.
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