Gianpiero Lambiase is to join McLaren, the Formula 1 team has confirmed.
Red Bull had earlier revealed that Lambiase would be leaving the team when his contract expires in 2028.
Now McLaren has made clear how Lambiase will fit into the Woking-based team's structure.
A McLaren statement read: "McLaren Racing is pleased to announce that Gianpiero Lambiase will join the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team as chief racing officer, reporting to team principal, Andrea Stella.
"The role of the chief racing officer already exists within the team’s structure with overall leadership of the race team. These duties are currently managed by Andrea Stella in addition to his role as team principal.
"Lambiase is the latest hire designed to strengthen and support the talent pool that exists at McLaren Mastercard, while also reaffirming the team’s long-term commitment to confirming its position as a championship-winning team.
"The team’s ability to attract and secure top talent, like Lambiase, and previously Rob Marshall and Will Courtenay, alongside the retention and promotion of highly-talented people already within the team, is a testament to the strategic vision and culture that are integrally embodied in the McLaren Mastercard F1 Team under the leadership of Zak Brown and Andrea Stella, who are also both on long-term contracts.
"The team look forward to welcoming GianPiero Lambiase when his existing contract ends, no later than 2028."
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