Red Bull has named Tom McCullough as its new head of racing, replacing Gianpiero Lambiase who will leave for McLaren by 2028. McCullough, a longtime Aston Martin engineer, steps into the role after Lambiase announced his move to McLaren as chief racing officer under team principal Andrea Stella.
Lambiase currently holds a dual position at Red Bull as Max Verstappen’s race engineer while also overseeing the team’s racing operations. His departure follows a structured transition plan, with McCullough set to take over before the 2028 season.
The shift underscores Red Bull’s aggressive push to maintain its competitive edge in Formula 1, while McLaren gains a seasoned technical leader in Lambiase.
