Will Gianpiero Lambiase stay Max Verstappen’s race engineer amid Red Bull rumors?. Amid F1 rumors, Red Bull confirms Gianpiero Lambiase will remain Max Verstappen’s race engineer .

Speculations and first clarifications

Rumors of a possible split between race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase and Max Verstappen have intensified in recent weeks, but the first clarifications are starting to emerge. After winning four consecutive Formula 1 Drivers’ Championships, Verstappen had to relinquish his crown to Lando Norris. The Dutch driver’s remarkable comeback in the second half of the season was not enough to secure a fifth title. In the last few days, Red Bull has been at the center of media attention, both regarding the future of Helmut Marko within the team and the possible separation between Lambiase and Verstappen.

Emotions at Abu Dhabi

Following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which saw Max Verstappen win the race but lose the championship by just 2 points, Gianpiero Lambiase appeared visibly moved. His emotions seemed to have deeper roots, sparking speculation about a potential departure from the team or a role change within Red Bull. However, to date, neither Red Bull nor Gianpiero Lambiase himself have issued any official statements on the matter.

The Verstappen-Lambiase partnership

Gianpiero Lambiase has been Max Verstappen’s race engineer at Red Bull since 2016. The duo has become historic in Formula 1, achieving remarkable success over the years. During the 2025 season, however, Lambiase stepped away from the pit wall on two occasions. In Austria and Belgium, he was absent for personal reasons and was replaced for those race weekends.

Reassurances from the media

RacingNews365 has dismissed the rumors of Gianpiero Lambiase being away from the track. According to the publication, the engineer will remain alongside Max Verstappen for the upcoming F1 season, continuing their successful collaboration.