McLaren steps up push for early Gianpiero Lambiase move
Reports from multiple outlets said McLaren is increasing its efforts to secure Red Bull engineer Gianpiero Lambiase earlier than planned. That push drew attention after Lambiase and McLaren CEO Zak Brown were seen in a public meeting in the Madrid F1 paddock.

Multiple Formula 1 outlets reported that McLaren is intensifying attempts to bring in Red Bull engineer Gianpiero Lambiase earlier than expected. The reports describe the team as accelerating that effort.
Attention on the situation increased in the Madrid F1 paddock, where Lambiase and McLaren CEO Zak Brown were seen meeting publicly. One report said the deliberately public nature of the meeting helped draw attention to McLaren’s pursuit.
Across the reports, the central point was the same: McLaren is ramping up its push for an early arrival for Lambiase, and the paddock meeting became a visible sign of that effort.