Max Verstappen’s Formula One race engineer, GianPiero Lambiase, has been promoted as part of a restructure within Red Bull Racing following the departure of sporting director Jonathan Wheatley. Wheatley will leave Red Bull in 2025 to become the team principal of Audi’s new F1 team,

During Thursday’s media interviews, reigning world champion Max Verstappen was quick to share his admiration for Ricciardo, who he spent three seasons with at Red Bull Racing. Reflecting on their time as teammates and Ricciardo’s career, Verstappen highlighted the achievements of the eight-time Grand Prix winner.

Speculation grows over Max Verstappen's future with rumors of a Mercedes deal and Red Bull facing major changes in a season full of surprises.