Red Bull hires Tom McCullough to replace Gianpiero Lambiase as head of racing
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Red Bull has announced the appointment of Tom McCullough as its new head of racing. McCullough joins the team from Aston Martin to fill the position left vacant by the impending departure of Gianpiero Lambiase. Lambiase will move to McLaren by 2028, where he is set to serve as the team's chief racing officer under team principal Andrea Stella. Lambiase currently holds a dual role at Red Bull, managing duties as Max Verstappen's race engineer alongside his senior team responsibilities. The transition marks a notable shift in the technical management structure for the Red Bull Formula 1 program. Further details regarding the internal restructuring and the specific timeline for the staff handover remain pending as the organization prepares for the upcoming transition.
- •Red Bull hired Tom McCullough from Aston Martin for the head of racing role.
- •Gianpiero Lambiase will join McLaren by 2028 as its chief racing officer.
- •Lambiase reports to Andrea Stella at McLaren following his departure from Red Bull.
- •Lambiase currently performs as Max Verstappen's race engineer.
- 6:38 PMBBC Sport — Red Bull hire Aston Martin engineer McCullough as head of racing
- 6:36 PMAutosport — Red Bull signs key Aston Martin engineer as Lambiase replacement
- 5:39 PMMotorsport.com — Red Bull confirms hire of key Aston Martin engineer as Lambiase replacement
"The Red Bull Formula 1 team has confirmed it has hired long-time Aston Martin engineer Tom McCullough to replace McLaren bound Gianpiero Lambiase as head of racing. Lambiase will join McLaren in 2028 to become its chief racing officer, reporting into team principal Andrea Stella. The Briton is currently serving a dual role at the team as Max Verstappen's race engineer, dovetailing those duties ...Keep reading
"The Red Bull F1 team has confirmed it has hired long-time Aston Martin engineer Tom McCullough to replace McLaren bound Gianpiero Lambiase as head of racing. Lambiase will join McLaren by 2028 to become its chief racing officer, reporting into team principal Andrea Stella. The Briton is currently serving a dual role at the team as Max Verstappen's race engineer, dovetailing those duties with a ...Keep reading
"Long-time Aston Martin figure Tom McCullough will join Red Bull Racing in 2027 as their Head of Racing, it has been announced.
Sources
External links- BBC SportSep 1, 2026, 6:38 PMRed Bull hire Aston Martin engineer McCullough as head of racing
Red Bull have head-hunted former Aston Martin performance director Tom McCullough to become their head of racing from 2027.
- AutosportSep 1, 2026, 6:36 PMRed Bull signs key Aston Martin engineer as Lambiase replacement
The Red Bull Formula 1 team has confirmed it has hired long-time Aston Martin engineer Tom McCullough to replace McLaren bound Gianpiero Lambiase as head of racing. Lambiase will join McLaren in 2028 to become its chief racing officer, reporting into team principal Andrea Stella. The Briton is currently serving a dual role at the team as Max Verstappen's race engineer, dovetailing those duties ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 1, 2026, 5:39 PMRed Bull confirms hire of key Aston Martin engineer as Lambiase replacement
The Red Bull F1 team has confirmed it has hired long-time Aston Martin engineer Tom McCullough to replace McLaren bound Gianpiero Lambiase as head of racing. Lambiase will join McLaren by 2028 to become its chief racing officer, reporting into team principal Andrea Stella. The Briton is currently serving a dual role at the team as Max Verstappen's race engineer, dovetailing those duties with a ...Keep reading
- Formula1.com—Red Bull sign long-serving Aston Martin engineer
Long-time Aston Martin figure Tom McCullough will join Red Bull Racing in 2027 as their Head of Racing, it has been announced.
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