レッドブルは、4度のワールドチャンピオンであるマックス・フェルスタッペンがチームを離脱した場合の後任として、オスカー・ピアストリを有力な選択肢として特定した。マイアミのパドック内の情報筋が、フェルスタッペンの来季契約が残っているにもかかわらず、この計画が存在することを認めた。
チーム代表のローラン・メキースとオリバー・ミンツラフは、フェルスタッペンが他チームへの移籍、休養、あるいはF1からの引退を選択した場合に備え、ピアストリの獲得を目指す準備を進めている。チームはドライバーという役割が、2,000人以上の従業員を抱えるチームの技術面、商業面、そして内部運営の安定性に不可欠であると考えている。レッドブルはジュニアドライバーのアイザック・ハジャルに投資してきたものの、ヘルムート・マルコの退任後、彼がチームの柱を担う準備はまだ整っていないと判断している。
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McLaren's Oscar Piastri finished second at the Japanese Grand Prix, his first race start of the 2026 Formula 1 season following crashes and mechanical issues in the opening rounds. Team principal Andrea Stella called it the 'best version' of the Australian driver seen in F1, while Piastri hailed one of his strongest weekends despite finishing behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.
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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Former Formula 1 presenter Will Buxton says Red Bull has regretted not signing Oscar Piastri as a junior driver for years. The team is now targeting the McLaren driver as a potential replacement for Max Verstappen.
Laurent Mekies has stated that Max Verstappen is fully committed to Red Bull Racing despite frustrations with the 2026 Formula 1 regulations. The team principal addressed questions about the driver's future during a recent interview.
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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 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.
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Red Bull and McLaren held talks following comments by team principal Laurent Mekies about Gianpiero Lambiase's move to the papaya squad in 2028. McLaren confirmed Lambiase will serve as Chief Racing Officer reporting to Andrea Stella.