India, April 9 -- Another blow has hit the Red Bull Racing camp, raising fresh questions about Max Verstappen's future in Formula 1, indirectly. Reports suggest that Verstappen's race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, has signed a deal with McLaren and is set to join the team in 2028, once his current contract with Red Bull expires in 2027. After months of speculation linking him to multiple teams late in the 2025 season, including Aston Martin, the move now appears confirmed.

Lambiase has been a huge supportive figure in Verstappen's career since 2016, guiding the Dutch driver to four world championships. Often described as Verstappen's "right-hand man," his departure could mark the end of one of Formula 1's most successful driver-engi...