What initially seemed like a challenging weekend for Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing turned into one of the standout moments of the year for the Dutch driver: the Brazilian Grand Prix. This performance was recently honoured as the ‘Moment of the Year,’ a recognition received by his race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase. Lambiase reflects on
Hugh Bird, who previously worked as Sergio Perez’s race engineer throughout many seasons, will no longer retain that role at Red Bull Racing. With the Mexican leaving the team, Bird will also leave the team’s pit wall. Not the team however, as he now has a new position within the Austrian squad.
Gianpiero Lambiase argues that it is important for a race engineer to recognise that he or she is subordinate to the driver in some situations. Max Verstappen’s race engineer stresses that although he is a duo with the Dutchman, this does not mean he can always say everything.
At the Autosport Awards, there was yet another trophy that was won by Max Verstappen, with the Dutchman earning the ‘Moment of the Year’ award at the event after his stunning victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Verstappen was not there to collect the award himself, but his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase accepted the award on
Former race engineer Rob Smedley, who worked with Felipe Massa and others at Ferrari, appreaciates the bond between Max Verstappen and Gianpiero Lambiase. According to the Briton, their relationship is exemplary in the competition.
