Mekies insists Red Bull will 'happily' poach talent

Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies has addressed the team's recruitment strategy following the announcement that Max Verstappen's long-time Race Engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will be leaving Red Bull to join McLaren. Mekies stated that Red Bull will 'happily' poach talent from rival teams if necessary to fill the void left by Lambiase's departure. The comments signal Red Bull's proactive approach to maintaining their competitive edge amid a significant personnel loss heading into the 2026 season.