Zak Brown discusses Gianpiero Lambiase's potential early move to McLaren
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:19 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has expressed optimism about Gianpiero Lambiase leaving Red Bull to join McLaren sooner than expected. Lambiase, who is currently Max Verstappen's race engineer, is set to assume the role of chief racing officer with McLaren as early as next year, potentially ahead of his contract's 2028 end. This follows McLaren's earlier announcement confirming his hire in April, aimed at reinforcing the team's competitive edge. The change is seen as part of McLaren's strategy to secure top talent and enhance its performance in future seasons.
- •Zak Brown believes Lambiase could join McLaren as soon as 2027.
- •Lambiase will become chief racing officer, reporting to Andrea Stella.
- •McLaren aims to enhance its talent pool with this hire.
- •Lambiase currently works with Max Verstappen at Red Bull.
- •The move may allow Stella to focus more on his principal duties.
- 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — McLaren CEO drops major update on Gianpiero Lambiase's Red Bull exit
- 11:19 PMMotorsport.com — McLaren CEO drops major update on Gianpiero Lambiase's Red Bull exit
"If McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown is to be believed, Red Bull's Gianpiero Lambiase may be leaving the papaya team for Milton Keynes as soon as 2027. The American told Sky Sports that he is feeling optimistic that Max Verstappen's current race engineer will be moving to Woking much sooner than expected. “I’m optimistic we’ll see him in papaya at some point next year," he told the ...Keep reading
"McLaren CEO Zak Brown has suggested that Max Verstappen's longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase could leave Red Bull for Woking in 2027
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 11:19 PMMcLaren CEO drops major update on Gianpiero Lambiase's Red Bull exit
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has suggested that Max Verstappen's longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase could leave Red Bull for Woking in 2027
- Motorsport.comOct 7, 2026, 11:19 PMMcLaren CEO drops major update on Gianpiero Lambiase's Red Bull exit
If McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown is to be believed, Red Bull's Gianpiero Lambiase may be leaving the papaya team for Milton Keynes as soon as 2027. The American told Sky Sports that he is feeling optimistic that Max Verstappen's current race engineer will be moving to Woking much sooner than expected. “I’m optimistic we’ll see him in papaya at some point next year," he told the ...Keep reading
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