Chandhok: Singapore podium could be among Verstappen and Lambiase’s last together

Karun Chandhok suggested the Singapore Grand Prix podium could be one of the last Max Verstappen and Gianpiero Lambiase share, as the race engineer prepares to leave Red Bull for McLaren.

Lambiase joined Verstappen on the podium after the win at Marina Bay. Speaking on the Sky F1 podcast, Chandhok said it was good to see them share the moment given their relationship. He added that he did not know whether Lambiase would get another chance to join Verstappen on the podium, and believed the engineer would be on gardening leave on 31 December.

Red Bull confirmed earlier this year that Lambiase will leave to become McLaren’s chief racing officer. Tom Hart is already being eased into the role on Verstappen’s radio, ahead of a full-time takeover in 2027.