Share

cover art for Verstappen’s race engineer is LEAVING Red Bull for McLaren… what happens next?

P1 with Matt and Tommy

Verstappen’s race engineer is LEAVING Red Bull for McLaren… what happens next?

In more damaging for Red Bull, Max Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is set to join McLaren in a multimillion pound deal.


We react to some seismic news that could signal the start of some big changes across the F1 paddock over the next few seasons. So what could GP be tasked with at McLaren? And what does this mean for Max Verstappen? 


There are only a handful of tickets left for our Delusion Tour live shows in Australia next month! Most are sold out, grab any last tickets here: https://tix.to/p1aus


Sign up to our Patreon for just $5 a month! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommy


Follow us on socials! You can find us on TwitterInstagramTwitchYouTube and TikTok.

P1 with Matt and Tommy is the world's biggest F1 podcast. Subscribe for new podcasts around every single race throughout the 2026 Formula 1 season!

More episodes

View all episodes

  • Hungarian GP Race Review

    01:12:38|
    The first half of the F1 season has come to a close, so let's recap all the action from a crazy race out in Hungary! Our brand new live show 'Super Podding' is coming to the UK this autumn! Get your tickets here: http:/tix.to/p1liveYou can get an extended version of THIS EPISODE when you sign up to our Patreon for just $5 a month! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok
  • Our reaction to Malaysia RETURNING to the F1 grid

    18:19|
    We'd heard the rumours, but now it's official: F1 IS RETURNING TO THE BEST TRACK IN THE WORLD!Our brand new live show 'Super Podding' is coming to the UK this autumn! Get your tickets here: http:/tix.to/p1liveSign up to our Patreon for just $5 a month! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok
  • Reaction to Hungarian GP qualifying

    52:41|
    Drama, drama, drama! Plenty of controversy hanging around after the Hungarian qualifiers, so let’s get into it!Our brand new live show 'Super Podding' is coming to the UK this autumn! Get your tickets here: http:/tix.to/p1liveSign up to our Patreon for just $5 a month! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok
  • Reaction to Hungarian GP practice

    33:54|
    Wait, a pair of interesting practice sessions featuring some unexpected performances that set up an amazing quali tomorrow? Sign us up! Our brand new live show 'Super Podding' is coming to the UK this autumn! Get your tickets here: http:/tix.to/p1liveSign up to our Patreon for just $5 a month! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok
  • Our 2026 Hungarian GP predictions

    39:16|
    We’re heading to one of the more underrated tracks on the calendar for the final race before the summer break! And… the heat may have got to us when making these predictions…Our brand new live show 'Super Podding' is coming to the UK and Amsterdam this autumn! Get your tickets here: http:/tix.to/p1liveSign up to our Patreon for just $5 a month! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok
  • Belgian GP Driver Ratings

    01:05:09|
    Join us for another edition of The Most Controversial Series in F1 Podcasting™ as we assess a slightly odd race from Spa. Our brand new live show 'Super Podding' is coming to the UK and Amsterdam this autumn! Get your tickets here: http:/tix.to/p1liveSign up to our Patreon for just $5 a month! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok
  • Belgian GP Race Review

    01:05:22|
    We weren’t treated to the greatest spectacle at this legendary circuit, but this season's title battle still took another dramatic turn - even if the stewards found new ways to baffle us...Our brand new live show 'Super Podding' is coming to the UK and Amsterdam this autumn! Get your tickets here: http:/tix.to/p1liveGet an extended version of today's episode by signing up to our Patreon for just $5 a month! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok
  • Reaction to Belgian GP qualifying

    46:22|
    Throw together a big ol' gravel trap, some outrageous predictions from one of us and mystery performance issues, and we've got an intriguing quali pod on our hands! Our brand new live show 'Super Podding' is coming to the UK and Amsterdam this autumn! Get your tickets here: http:/tix.to/p1liveSign up to our Patreon for just $5 a month! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok
  • Reaction to Belgian GP practice

    31:02|
    Two races to go before the summer break, and we've got an actually interesting day of F1 practice? Sign us up!Our brand new live show 'Super Podding' is coming to the UK and Amsterdam this autumn! Get your tickets here: http:/tix.to/p1liveSign up to our Patreon for just $5 a month! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok