Red Bull et McLaren clarifient le futur rôle de Lambiase suite à des commentaires

Red Bull et McLaren ont tenu des discussions suite aux commentaires du directeur d'équipe Laurent Mekies concernant le transfert de Gianpiero Lambiase vers l'écurie papaye en 2028. McLaren a confirmé que Lambiase occupera le poste de directeur des courses sous la direction d'Andrea Stella.

La nouvelle du départ prévu de Lambiase de chez Red Bull a récemment fuité, déclenchant des spéculations selon lesquelles il deviendrait directeur de l'équipe McLaren, tandis que Stella pourrait rejoindre Ferrari. Ferrari a rejeté ces liens, et McLaren a publié un communiqué clarifiant que Lambiase occupera le poste existant de directeur des courses sous la supervision de Stella.

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McLaren has confirmed the signing of Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer at Red Bull, as its chief racing officer no later than 2028. Red Bull verified that Lambiase will depart when his contract expires at the end of 2027. The move follows McLaren's previous hires of other Red Bull personnel.

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has expressed respect for Gianpiero Lambiase's decision to join McLaren as chief racing officer in 2028, calling it a rare chance after nearly a decade with the team. The move follows supportive comments from Max Verstappen and makes Lambiase the third key Red Bull staffer to depart for the reigning champions.

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Max Verstappen has backed his long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase's decision to join McLaren as chief racing officer in 2028, following last week's announcement. Lambiase consulted Verstappen beforehand, who called it an 'incredible opportunity.' Ex-F1 driver David Coulthard foresees challenges for Red Bull in managing Lambiase until his contract ends.

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has described reports of Red Bull's interest in him as a potential replacement for Max Verstappen as flattering. He confirmed he has no knowledge of any discussions on the matter.

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has stated that the team's status as a Mercedes customer has become a disadvantage for the first time this Formula 1 season. The comments follow reliability issues during recent races.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has warned that it would be very foolish to write off Red Bull despite their poor start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. Red Bull sits sixth in the standings after three rounds with just 16 points, while McLaren holds third place. Brown predicts teams will converge as they adapt to new regulations.

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Former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt disclosed that Red Bull approached him after his departure from the team in 2008, but he declined the offer. Todt shared the story during an appearance on the High Performance podcast, explaining his desire to pursue philanthropy instead. He later served as FIA president from 2009 to 2021.

 

 

 

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