Gianpiero Lambiase, the race engineer for three-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen, is set to leave Red Bull Racing. The departure, confirmed by team principal Christian Horner, will conclude one of the sport's most successful and recognizable driver-engineer pairings.
Lambiase, known as "GP," has been Verstappen's race engineer since the Dutch driver joined the team in 2016. Their partnership has been central to Red Bull's dominance in the current era of F1, contributing directly to Verstappen's Drivers' Championship titles in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and helping secure the team's Constructors' Championships in 2022 and 2023.
The specific reasons for Lambiase's exit and his future plans have not been publicly disclosed by the team. Red Bull has stated that a replacement will be announced in due course. The change comes during the 2026 F1 season, a period of significant technical regulation changes, posing a new challenge for the reigning champions.
