# Verstappen Jokes About Coded Messages

> Red Bull uses coded radio messages as Verstappen's race engineer Lambiase transitions out.
- Title: Verstappen Jokes About Coded Messages · Autosport | Shortify
- Summary: Red Bull uses coded radio messages as Verstappen's race engineer Lambiase transitions out. Max Verstappen joked about coded radio messages with Lambiase as…
- Keywords: max verstappen, red bull racing, gianpiero lambiase, tom hart, singapore grand prix, race engineer, radio communication, sports, cars, Verstappen, Jokes, Coded
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/max-verstappen-jokes-about-coded-messages-as-red-bull-plans-first-races-for-gianpiero-lambiases-suc/10864455
- Author: Ronald Vording
- Published: 2026-10-11T17:30:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: max verstappen, red bull racing, gianpiero lambiase, tom hart, f1, singapore grand prix, race engineer, radio communication, sports, cars
## 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
## Key takeaway

Max Verstappen joked about coded radio messages with Lambiase as Red Bull prepares for his successor Tom Hart.