Aston Martin and Williams in Talks for Red Bull Engineer Gianpiero Lambiase

Overview

• Multiple outlets report both Aston Martin and Williams have opened negotiations with Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer about a move away from Red Bull.
• Radiobox reported Williams was close to an agreement before Christmas, but new interest from Aston Martin has turned it into a two-team pursuit.
• Aston Martin has discussed a senior track that could evolve into top management roles, with Adrian Newey said to rate Lambiase highly.
• Coverage notes Lambiase asked to scale back travel and missed the Austrian and Belgian Grands Prix in 2025, when Simon Rennie filled in on the pit wall.
• There is also talk of a redesigned role at Red Bull based in Milton Keynes with reduced race-week presence, while some paddock voices frame Aston’s interest as a way to strengthen ties to Verstappen.