McLaren set latest timeline for Gianpiero Lambiase arrival from Red Bull

McLaren has confirmed that Gianpiero Lambiase will join the team, with a timeline set for no later than 2028. CEO Zak Brown expressed optimism that Lambiase could start working with McLaren as early as next year, taking on the role of chief racing officer under team principal Andrea Stella.

Lambiase has been a key figure at Red Bull, serving as Max Verstappen's race engineer since 2016. However, there is some disagreement regarding his future role, as Red Bull's Laurent Mekies suggested that Lambiase may be appointed as team principal at McLaren.