Verstappen delivers verdict on key Red Bull changes

Max Verstappen has stated Red Bull's structure change following the exits of key personnel is a “logical” step.

The Milton Keynes-based outfit confirmed earlier this month that Verstappen's race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will be promoted to a more senior role next year while still carrying out his duties with Verstappen.

Steve Knowles will move to the role as head of sporting, with various other changes also being made within the company.

The alterations come following confirmation that Jonathan Wheatley will leave the team to take on the team principal role at Audi.

Providing his opinion on the changes to select media including RacingNews365, the three-time world champion stated: “In itself, these are logical steps, with certain roles being divided among several people.”

When asked if he is included in the decision-making process, Verstappen replied: “Of course I knew this was coming. 

“They explain to me what they are going to do, upon which I give my opinion about it.”

Although Lambiase will take on more responsibilities, Verstappen is not worried by the prospect of it taking away focus from his duties as his race engineer.

"No, that won't be the case. He was doing more than just his job as my engineer anyway. It's been well thought out and in the end, it just distributes the workload better. It's okay."