One of the most significant news of the April break in F1 has been the departure of the track engineer from VerstappenGianPiero Lambiaseat the end of 2027 towards McLaren. Of such importance it seems that Many have started to point out that it may be one of the causes of Max’s disappointment. with the new F1, when they are two completely different things. Whether the Dutchman decides to continue or not, It seems that it is only related to driving experience with the new cars and races that continue to be defined as if they were a game of Mario Kart, given the convoluted nature of the extra aids and powers that the drivers must handle in each lap.
“Not at all. That’s my direct answer”responded the team manager Laurent Mekies when asked on Sky Sports F1 about the impact of the Lambiase matter. “Obviously, We talk to Max every day he knows motorsport inside out“he said about the possible relationship.
“He lives and breathes this team, He knows most of these guys. and understands the dynamics very well that can occur. The team has had extraordinary success and Not everyone can be promoted and some people make their own decisions“commented the person in charge, slipping the reason for his possible departure. Did Lambiase want a position that they have not been able to give him in Milton Keynes?
Does Max leave for McLaren if it continues?
As to Verstappen’s decision and his future, there are versions for all tastes. ends in 2028with Red Bull, but If he is not among the top three in the World Cup during the summer break, he can automatically start negotiating with whoever you want, if there is who, of course.
There are voices that also indicate or insinuate that Lambiase could be the advance guard for Max’s departure towards McLaren In the future, it is not clear whether he would decide to continue in F1 immediately or not. The four-time champion already said that his engineer gave him permission before signing with Woking. “He told me what kind of offer he had received,” he revealed. Verstappen during a Viaplay event in Amsterdam.
“I told him, ‘You’d be stupid if you didn’t do it.’. We have already achieved everything together.’ And, furthermore, you receive such a fantastic offer, also thinking about your family and the security it would provide you. He asked me for some kind of permission and I told him that, without a doubt, I had to accept. “I really wanted to hear that from me,” he explained.
Was it simple loyalty or a desperate call to be offered a higher position? Given Max’s influence at Red Bull since Horner’s departure, even at the top of the brand in Austria, it would not be surprising. That’s it Another of the possible outcomes, di Lambiase has decided to leave, perhaps because Max himself had already told him that he would not continue. All interpretations could make sense. We will have to see with what spirit he returns in Miami and with what car to continue talking about the future of the great star of current F1.
