McLaren has signed Gianpiero Lambiase, currently race engineer to Max Verstappen, a four-time Formula 1 world champion at Red Bull Racing, to become McLaren's chief racing officer from 2028 when his current contract expires unless an earlier release is agreed.
Lambiase will report to McLaren team principal Andrea Stella under a long-term deal, and the move follows a series of senior departures from Red Bull Racing including Adrian Newey and Christian Horner.
Verstappen's contract runs until the end of 2028 and he has previously said he would consider leaving Formula 1 if he did not like the new regulations; Verstappen has not commented on Lambiase's move.
The announcement prompted online fan speculation about whether Verstappen might leave Red Bull or the sport, but no official confirmation has been issued.
This summary is based on coverage by Motorsport.
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