# McLaren CEO hints at Lambiase leaving Red Bull by 2027

> McLaren CEO says Gianpiero Lambiase may join Woking team as early as 2027.
- Title: McLaren CEO hints at Lambiase leaving Red Bull by 2027
- Summary: McLaren CEO says Gianpiero Lambiase may join Woking team as early as 2027. McLaren CEO Zak Brown states Gianpiero Lambiase could leave Red Bull for McLaren…
- Keywords: gianpiero lambiase, mclaren, red bull, max verstappen, woking, chief racing officer, andrea stella, sports, cars, CEO, hints, Lambiase
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-ceo-drops-major-update-on-gianpiero-lambiases-red-bull-exit/10862808
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-10-07T23:19:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gianpiero lambiase, mclaren, red bull, max verstappen, woking, f1, chief racing officer, andrea stella, sports, cars
## McLaren CEO update
McLaren CEO Zak Brown suggests Gianpiero Lambiase may leave Red Bull for Woking in 2027.

> I’m optimistic we’ll see him in papaya at some point next year
## Lambiase's current role
Lambiase joined McLaren as chief racing officer in April 2026, reporting to Andrea Stella.
## McLaren's statement
McLaren confirmed Lambiase will join as chief racing officer, reporting to team principal Andrea Stella.
## Lambiase's importance
Lambiase has spent over 10 years working with Max Verstappen and manages complex race decisions.
## McLaren's outlook
McLaren CEO says team is on top of things after tough start to 2026 season.
## Key takeaway

McLaren CEO Zak Brown states Gianpiero Lambiase could leave Red Bull for McLaren in 2027 after current role ends by 2028.