Williams and Aston Martin Open Talks to Hire Red Bull’s Gianpiero Lambiase
Talks include potential senior posts, reflecting his push for less travel after missing two 2025 races.
Overview
- Multiple reports say Lambiase is negotiating with both Williams and Aston Martin about leaving Red Bull, with no agreement reached.
- Williams has formally joined the race alongside Aston Martin after pre-Christmas reports suggested a near deal with Grove that has since slowed.
- Aston Martin’s discussions are said to consider a leadership track up to CEO or team principal, and Adrian Newey is reported to be supportive of working with him.
- Williams is pursuing Lambiase as a cornerstone hire for its rebuilding project under James Vowles following a fifth-place finish in 2025.
- Lambiase sought reduced travel and skipped the Austrian and Belgian Grands Prix with Simon Rennie substituting, and reports suggest Red Bull could revise his role to limit race attendance.