Red Bull prepares to replace Gianpiero Lambiase with Tom McCullough
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Red Bull is in the process of hiring Tom McCullough from Aston Martin to serve as its new head of race engineering. This move comes as Gianpiero Lambiase is expected to transition to McLaren. Reports indicate that McCullough has been selected to oversee Red Bull's trackside engineering operations. No official confirmation from Red Bull or Aston Martin has been released regarding these changes.
- •Tom McCullough likely to replace Gianpiero Lambiase at Red Bull.
- •Lambiase set to join McLaren as part of the transition.
- •Red Bull aims to maintain strong trackside engineering operations.
- •No official comments from Red Bull or Aston Martin on the situation.
- 10:14 PMMotorsport.com — Report: Red Bull finds Gianpiero Lambiase F1 replacement
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Red Bull finds Gianpiero Lambiase F1 replacement
"Red Bull is reportedly preparing to recruit Aston Martin's Tom McCullough as its new head of race engineering, replacing Gianpiero Lambiase, who is set to move to McLaren. According to a report by German publication BILD, McCullough has been identified as the person to take over the management of Red Bull's trackside engineering operations. The report states, "McCullough would be ...Keep reading
"Red Bull is reportedly lining up Aston Martin performance director Tom McCullough to replace Gianpiero Lambiase
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 7, 2026, 10:14 PMReport: Red Bull finds Gianpiero Lambiase F1 replacement
Red Bull is reportedly preparing to recruit Aston Martin's Tom McCullough as its new head of race engineering, replacing Gianpiero Lambiase, who is set to move to McLaren. According to a report by German publication BILD, McCullough has been identified as the person to take over the management of Red Bull's trackside engineering operations. The report states, "McCullough would be ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:14 PMReport: Red Bull finds Gianpiero Lambiase F1 replacement
Red Bull is reportedly lining up Aston Martin performance director Tom McCullough to replace Gianpiero Lambiase
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