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Mekies says Lambiase to be McLaren boss as rumours intensify

May 2 Laurent Mekies has effectively confirmed that Gianpiero Lambiase is heading to McLaren to be future team principal – despite repeated efforts to downplay the move. 'Gianpiero has been given an incredible opportunity. He will become the team principal of McLaren. I can only wish him the best,' the Red Bull boss said in Miami. The admission contrasts with McLaren's more cautious public stance on Lambiase's signing, amid speculation the Briton could ultimately replace Andrea Stella – who has been linked with a return to Ferrari but has firmly denied it. McLaren CEO Zak Brown reacted with a smile when asked about Mekies' comments. 'He seems to know something I don't!' Brown...
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