At Red Bull, everything seems to run perfectly. Among the noticeable details is the excellent working relationship between Max Verstappen and his track engineer. The most recent case was seen in the Belgian Grand Prix, at the 7.004-kilometre Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Stavelot, where Gianpiero Lambiase managed to match the fiery behavior of the young Dutchman without mincing words. On the contrary, at Ferrari, communication errors between Charles Leclerc and Xavier Marcos Padros often lead to unintentional impeding of opponents or a lack of detailed information about track conditions.
As this situation has persisted for years, Italian journalist Roberto Chinchero sought to clarify by stating that there is a certain camaraderie between the two, but the simplicity of their communication is also due to the significant advantage of the RB-19.
Answering a fan’s question in the latest Motorsport.it video, the journalist said: “There is a rule in Formula 1: when you have a dominating car, everything is easier and more relaxed. Even during Lewis Hamilton’s time, communications with Peter Bonnington were smooth. Currently, the 25-year-old is experiencing such superiority that he can afford a bit more, and he holds a very strong position within the team. Max Verstappen and Gianpiero Lambiase have a long-standing connection, to the extent that Verstappen has said if his engineer leaves, he will also exit the sport. It’s quite different when you’re not winning, the atmosphere is tense, and every mistake you make is highlighted because each error compromises the race. Behind Max, they are fighting for tenth place, while he drives with one arm out of the window.” – Roberto Chinchero explained.
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