Overview
- Laurant Mekies told Sky Sports on Friday in Miami that Gianpiero Lambiase “is going to be a team principal” at McLaren.
- McLaren countered that Lambiase will join as chief racing officer, a role overseeing race‑team operations that reports to Andrea Stella to ease his workload.
- Officially, Lambiase is contracted to join McLaren no later than 2028, and any earlier start would require a negotiated release that has not been confirmed.
- Max Verstappen backed Lambiase’s career move and said they will continue working together at Red Bull through 2027.
- Mekies acknowledged a run of senior departures from Red Bull and said the team is focused on attracting, developing, and keeping talent.