MAX VERSTAPPEN REFLECTS ON "VERY SPECIAL" SINGAPORE GP MOMENT WITH GIANPIERO LAMBIASE

Verstappen swept Singapore with pole-to-win performances in both the sprint and grand prix, claiming his first Marina Bay victory and second win of the season. Red Bull sent departing race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase to the podium alongside him—a symbolic send-off for a partnership that's defined four championships.

Lambiase leaves for McLaren as chief racing officer when his contract expires at the end of 2027, or sooner if both sides agree. Tom Hart takes over race engineering at the US Grand Prix in Austin.

"Very special to share the podium here on a track that we had not won together," Verstappen said. The irony: Lambiase told him in Vegas last year it might be their last podium together. Verstappen brushed it off, then nearly jinxed himself.

Consecutive victories have Verstappen fourth in the standings with 221 points, 119 behind leader Kimi Antonelli. The engineer's leaving, but the street circuit dominance endures.