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Scuderia Ferrari reportedly made an attempt to lure Max Verstappen's race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, to their team for the 2025 F1 season, with the goal of pairing him with Lewis Hamilton. However, Lambiase declined the offer, reaffirming his commitment to Red Bull Racing.
The Italian team, under the leadership of Frederic Vasseur, has been undergoing significant changes within their team. As part of this overhaul, they've secured Hamilton's services for the 2025 F1 season. Hamilton, a long-standing member of the Mercedes team for over a decade, will replace Carlos Sainz on the Ferrari roster.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Ferrari also approached Gianpiero Lambiase "GP" to work as Hamilton's race engineer. However, he refused, expressing his desire to continue working with Verstappen in the foreseeable future.
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The team was also speculated to be in final talks with Adrian Newey, RBR's Chief Technical Officer, who is set to leave the team ahead of the 2025 season. While it was initially understood that Ferrari would secure his services, recent reports suggest that the 65-year-old will move to Aston Martin instead.
Ferrari has been experiencing significant changes within their crew. Enrico Cardile left to work with Aston Martin in the 2025 season, while Ferrari signed longtime Mercedes engineer Loic Serra as the Head of Chassis Performance Engineering.
Gianpiero Lambiase commits long time to Red Bull and Max Verstappen with contract extension: Reports
Before the summer break, Gianpiero Lambiase reportedly signed an extension with Red Bull Racing, reaffirming his commitment to the team.
Gianpiero Lambiase joined Red Bull Racing in the 2015 season, initially working with Daniil Kvyat. When Max Verstappen replaced Kvyat in 2016, Lambiase continued his role as the Dutchman's race engineer, forming a successful partnership that has endured to this day.
He exhibits remarkable teamwork with Verstappen. Their team radio exchanges showcase their precise communication, benefiting both the team and the driver during races. Verstappen has previously praised GP for his straightforward approach during competitions. Additionally, the Dutchman once stated that he would retire from Grand Prix racing if Lambiase left.
"If he [GP] quits, I'll quit too," Sky Sports quoted Verstappen as saying. "I've already told him, when he decides to quit Formula 1 I'll quit Grand Prix racing too, I only want to work with him."
Verstappen maintains his lead in the 2024 World Championship despite Red Bull's recent struggles in races. The team began the season strongly at the top, allowing Verstappen to establish a significant advantage in the drivers' championship standings. However, with McLaren and Ferrari making significant improvements, RBR now faces a high risk of losing the lead in the constructors' title.
