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Verstappen Jokes About Coded Messages
Red Bull uses coded radio messages as Verstappen's race engineer Lambiase transitions out.
In brief
Red Bull uses coded radio messages as Verstappen's race engineer Lambiase transitions out. Max Verstappen joked about coded radio messages with Lambiase as Red Bull prepares for his successor Tom Hart. Originally reported by Autosport.
Verstappen's Singapore Start Problems
Verstappen faced start issues at Singapore GP despite two pole positions and victories this season.
“The start was critical, and it was just good enough”
Radio Communication Issues
Verstappen's radio malfunction forced coded communication with Lambiase during race.
“Maybe GP was happy that it was not working”
Lambiase's Podium Surprise
Lambiase earned podium finish alongside Verstappen after radio problems.
“Yeah, I didn't expect that”
Hart Replaces Lambiase
Red Bull plans Tom Hart as Verstappen's new race engineer for Austin and Las Vegas.
“We all know that he is leaving”
Transition Timeline
Hart will serve as race engineer in Austin and Las Vegas before permanent transition.
“There is no official date yet for when Hart will permanently take over”
Team Response
Team principal Mekies confirmed radio issues were Red Bull's responsibility.
“It was not the same issue as in FP1”
Future Plans
Red Bull discusses Lambiase's start date and gardening leave with McLaren.
“The timing of the transition partly depends on those arrangements”
Next Steps
Hart and Verstappen will work together through multiple race weekends.
“We all know that he is leaving”
The takeaway
Max Verstappen joked about coded radio messages with Lambiase as Red Bull prepares for his successor Tom Hart.
