{"id":1875947,"date":"2026-04-10T09:03:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1875947"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:03:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:03:14","slug":"max-verstappens-father-jos-reacts-to-bombshell-gianpiero-lambiase-red-bull-f1-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1875947","title":{"rendered":"Max Verstappen\u2019s father Jos reacts to bombshell Gianpiero Lambiase Red Bull F1 exit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/si202603280207.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Max Verstappen\u2019s father Jos reacts to bombshell Gianpiero Lambiase Red Bull F1 exit<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Max Verstappen&#8217;s father has reacted to the shock news that Gianpiero Lambiase will leave Red Bull.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-10T10:03:14+01:00\">10 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/si202603280207.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/si202603280207.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/si202603280207.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/si202603280207.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/si202603280207.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/si202603280207.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/si202603280207.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/si202603280207.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/si202603280207.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lambiase has been an ever-present at Verstappen&#8217;s side at Red Bull<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Max Verstappen\u2019s father, Jos, has shared his first reaction to the bombshell news that Gianpiero Lambiase is leaving Red Bull.<\/p>\n<p>Lambiase, who has served as Verstappen\u2019s race engineer since the Dutchman joined Red Bull from Toro Rosso in 2016, has agreed to join McLaren in 2028 in a shock move away from Red Bull.<\/p>\n<p>Red Bull and McLaren confirmed the switch in separate statements several hours after many publications, including Crash.net, had already reported the news on Thursday morning.<\/p>\n<p>The highly-regarded engineer will take up the role of chief racing officer with McLaren when his current Red Bull contract expires at the end of 2027. It is understood that Lambiase will earn a significantly larger salary than what he is currently on at Red Bull.<\/p>\n<p>Red Bull described Lambiase\u2019s impending departure as \u201cplanned\u201d in its statement, and according to reports, Verstappen was made aware of what was happening and gave the 45-year-old Briton his blessing.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The first reaction of Verstappen\u2019s father appears to back up those reports.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We knew for a while and we also knew when it was going to happen,&#8221; Jos told RaceXpress.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-2251a8f4349860442b140055784611c1559da553b0149410310618241a4f282d\">  Why Max Verstappen is not racing in NLS3 this weekend   How Max Verstappen\u2019s F1 race engineer will fit in at McLaren <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;We have another year and a half to two years to work with him. It&#8217;s a huge opportunity for him, so we understand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also told him to do it and grab it with both hands. Beyond that, it&#8217;s up to Red Bull to replace him. We will see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The news has left further question marks over Verstappen\u2019s future, both at Red Bull, and in F1 in general.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a0096e024606ad040fc809dde1696f4215c033c0c613034d420fbba8382933d0\">  The biggest winners and losers from F1\u2019s surprise five-week break   Why Lambiase isn&#8217;t the only ace McLaren could play to lure Verstappen <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Verstappen is disenchanted with F1\u2019s new rules and has already suggested he is considering walking away from the series at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>How Lambiase\u2019s exit from Red Bull impacts Verstappen\u2019s decision remains to be seen, but the general consensus within the F1 paddock is that the four-time world champion is more likely to leave than ever.<\/p>\n<p>Lambiase is the latest close ally Verstappen has lost at Red Bull, following Helmut Marko and other key members of his inner circle including his chief mechanic, Matt Caller. Verstappen\u2019s long-serving front-end mechanic Ole Schack is also set to depart.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think things have changed,\u201d Jos said when asked about his son\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCertainly after four championships you have achieved a lot together, but that is up to Max. However, I think he will just continue.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Max Verstappen<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Red Bull<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> How Max Verstappen\u2019s F1 race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will fit in at McLaren<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399065_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399065_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399065_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399065_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399065_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399065_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399065_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399065_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399065_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Legendary F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen&#8217;s daughter makes her racing debut this weekend<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ella-hakkinen-02.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ella-hakkinen-02.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ella-hakkinen-02.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ella-hakkinen-02.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ella-hakkinen-02.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ella-hakkinen-02.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ella-hakkinen-02.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ella-hakkinen-02.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ella-hakkinen-02.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-569f2247f512d4e875d22cde24cbcebda5d48a59e2ec75d50ccdd4dcb558f151\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Larkam<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">F1 Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Lewis regularly attends Grands Prix for Crash.net around the world. Often reporting on the action from the ground, Lewis tells the stories of the people who matter in the sport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-ea42525d1ffcce19769144b3dea869fcc9eb48a625dd38c3c9bb61943c22b7f2\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>McLaren confirms Gianpiero Lambiase signing as Red Bull responds to shock exit<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1775743636\"> 23h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1396596_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Verstappen will lose another key ally in Lambiase\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Max Verstappen&#8217;s &#8216;secret trick&#8217; 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It is understood that Lambiase will earn a significantly larger salary than what he is currently on at Red Bull.<\/p>\n<p>Red Bull described Lambiase\u2019s impending departure as \u201cplanned\u201d in its statement, and according to reports, Verstappen was made aware of what was happening and gave the 45-year-old Briton his blessing.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The first reaction of Verstappen\u2019s father appears to back up those reports.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We knew for a while and we also knew when it was going to happen,&#8221; Jos told RaceXpress.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-2251a8f4349860442b140055784611c1559da553b0149410310618241a4f282d\">  Why Max Verstappen is not racing in NLS3 this weekend   How Max Verstappen\u2019s F1 race engineer will fit in at McLaren <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;We have another year and a half to two years to work with him. It&#8217;s a huge opportunity for him, so we understand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also told him to do it and grab it with both hands. Beyond that, it&#8217;s up to Red Bull to replace him. We will see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The news has left further question marks over Verstappen\u2019s future, both at Red Bull, and in F1 in general.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a0096e024606ad040fc809dde1696f4215c033c0c613034d420fbba8382933d0\">  The biggest winners and losers from F1\u2019s surprise five-week break   Why Lambiase isn&#8217;t the only ace McLaren could play to lure Verstappen <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Verstappen is disenchanted with F1\u2019s new rules and has already suggested he is considering walking away from the series at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>How Lambiase\u2019s exit from Red Bull impacts Verstappen\u2019s decision remains to be seen, but the general consensus within the F1 paddock is that the four-time world champion is more likely to leave than ever.<\/p>\n<p>Lambiase is the latest close ally Verstappen has lost at Red Bull, following Helmut Marko and other key members of his inner circle including his chief mechanic, Matt Caller. Verstappen\u2019s long-serving front-end mechanic Ole Schack is also set to depart.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think things have changed,\u201d Jos said when asked about his son\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCertainly after four championships you have achieved a lot together, but that is up to Max. However, I think he will just continue.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Max Verstappen\u2019s father, Jos, has shared his first reaction to the bombshell news that Gianpiero Lambiase is leaving Red Bull.<\/p>\n<p>Lambiase, who has served as Verstappen\u2019s race engineer since the Dutchman joined Red Bull from Toro Rosso in 2016, has agreed to join McLaren in 2028 in a shock move away from Red Bull.<\/p>\n<p>Red Bull and McLaren confirmed the switch in separate statements several hours after many publications, including Crash.net, had already reported the news on Thursday morning.<\/p>\n<p>The highly-regarded engineer will take up the role of chief racing officer with McLaren when his current Red Bull contract expires at the end of 2027. It is understood that Lambiase will earn a significantly larger salary than what he is currently on at Red Bull.<\/p>\n<p>Red Bull described Lambiase\u2019s impending departure as \u201cplanned\u201d in its statement, and according to reports, Verstappen was made aware of what was happening and gave the 45-year-old Briton his blessing.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The first reaction of Verstappen\u2019s father appears to back up those reports.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We knew for a while and we also knew when it was going to happen,&#8221; Jos told RaceXpress.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-2251a8f4349860442b140055784611c1559da553b0149410310618241a4f282d\">  Why Max Verstappen is not racing in NLS3 this weekend   How Max Verstappen\u2019s F1 race engineer will fit in at McLaren <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;We have another year and a half to two years to work with him. It&#8217;s a huge opportunity for him, so we understand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also told him to do it and grab it with both hands. Beyond that, it&#8217;s up to Red Bull to replace him. We will see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The news has left further question marks over Verstappen\u2019s future, both at Red Bull, and in F1 in general.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a0096e024606ad040fc809dde1696f4215c033c0c613034d420fbba8382933d0\">  The biggest winners and losers from F1\u2019s surprise five-week break   Why Lambiase isn&#8217;t the only ace McLaren could play to lure Verstappen <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Verstappen is disenchanted with F1\u2019s new rules and has already suggested he is considering walking away from the series at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>How Lambiase\u2019s exit from Red Bull impacts Verstappen\u2019s decision remains to be seen, but the general consensus within the F1 paddock is that the four-time world champion is more likely to leave than ever.<\/p>\n<p>Lambiase is the latest close ally Verstappen has lost at Red Bull, following Helmut Marko and other key members of his inner circle including his chief mechanic, Matt Caller. Verstappen\u2019s long-serving front-end mechanic Ole Schack is also set to depart.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think things have changed,\u201d Jos said when asked about his son\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCertainly after four championships you have achieved a lot together, but that is up to Max. However, I think he will just continue.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1092952\/1\/max-verstappens-father-reacts-bombshell-gianpiero-lambiase-red-bull-f1-exit&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/si202603280207.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Max Verstappen\u2019s father Jos reacts to bombshell Gianpiero Lambiase Red Bull F1 exit Max Verstappen&#8217;s father has reacted to the shock news that Gianpiero Lambiase will leave Red Bull. 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