Overview
- Multiple outlets citing The Race report that Aston Martin has held talks with Gianpiero Lambiase about a high‑level role, with no confirmation from the parties.
- The proposed position is described as a senior executive or team leadership post rather than a trackside race engineer job.
- Analysts interpret the approach as part of a broader plan to attract Max Verstappen for 2027, leveraging his long relationship with Lambiase and Adrian Newey’s presence at Aston Martin.
- Red Bull, which is reshaping its structure after Abu Dhabi, is reportedly considering promoting Lambiase internally to secure his long‑term stay.
- Verstappen is under contract until 2028 but has said the 2026 regulations and competitiveness will guide his decision, as his Verstappen Racing team also readies a 2026 Mercedes‑AMG GT3 program.