Verstappen admits Singapore podium with Lambiase ‘very special’

Max Verstappen has enjoyed plenty of euphoric moments with Gianpiero Lambiase at his side, but the Red Bull driver’s breakthrough at Marina Bay last weekend carried an extra emotional charge, with the Dutchman admitting that sharing the podium with his departing race engineer made the occasion particularly meaningful. After years of triumphs, tense exchanges over the radio and four world championships together, the prospect of their partnership approaching its final chapter gave Verstappen’s latest victory a poignant undertone. Red Bull made sure the moment would be remembered, sending Lambiase up to the podium alongside Verstappen after the four-time world champion…