Marko: Lambyaze is a key figure in the refinement of the machine.

      Helmut Marko commented on the upcoming changes at Red Bull Racing related to the transition of Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's race engineer, to McLaren in 2028. In a recent statement to the Austrian press, the former Red Bull motorsport consultant discussed the significant contribution Lambiase makes to the results of the four-time world champion. Helmut Marko: "This is a big loss for Max. They are like an old married couple with their arguments and disagreements. GiP is a key figure in the development and refinement of the car. He followed his own line, not always agreeing with other engineers on the team." Marko added that Max is currently "talking more about his upcoming performance in the '24 Hours of Nürburgring' than about Formula 1." "Max is a top-class driver, and the current regulations are designed in such a way that energy management is key, and for that, you need to work with software engineers," Marko continued. "The new rules have stripped the driver of a dominant role. The 'Max factor' only exists when he has a car he trusts, and right now he doesn't have such a car. Will Red Bull return to the top positions? I think the team will succeed this time as well."