Gianpiero Lambiase serves as a leading figure in Formula One engineering, having guided Max Verstappen to four consecutive World Drivers" Championship titles from 2021 to 2024. Born on October 14, 1980, in Bedford, England, Lambiase graduated from University College London with a degree in Mechanical Engineering before entering the sport in 2005 with Jordan.
Over his extensive career, Lambiase worked with the Silverstone-based outfit through its various iterations, including Midland, Spyker, and Force India. He acted as a performance engineer for Giancarlo Fisichella before transitioning into a race engineer role for drivers such as Vitantonio Liuzzi, Paul di Resta, and Sergio Perez.
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SubscribeIn 2015, Lambiase joined Red Bull Racing, where he established a highly successful and direct radio partnership with Max Verstappen. Beyond his trackside duties with the Dutch driver, Lambiase expanded his responsibilities to become Head of Race Engineering and later Head of Racing, overseeing critical technical and sporting operations.
Lambiase announced plans to leave Red Bull following the conclusion of his contract to join McLaren as Chief Racing Officer. His departure marks the end of an era for Red Bull's pit wall, concluding a partnership that defined a dominant chapter in modern Formula One history.