Red Bull Exodus: Gianpiero to McLaren, Max Verstappen's Future & F1 2026 Regs Disaster

Send us Fan Mail Are the 2026 F1 regulations destined to fail? In this week's episode of In the Paddock F1 , Greeny and the Cheese break down the massive news shaking up the grid as we look forward to the Miami Grand Prix. Red Bull is facing a mass exodus! We discuss the bombshell announcement that Max Verstappen's race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase (GP), is leaving Red Bull at the end of his contract to join McLaren as Chief Racing Officer by 2028. What does this mean for Max's future, and could he jump ship after the 2027 season? We also dive deep into the absolute disaster surrounding the new 2026 Formula 1 regulations. The new engine rules and battery shifts have completely backfired, resulting in cars that are at least 10kg overweight with terrible aero balance. With F1 viewership down 50% in Europe, we call out the engineering failures and the sport's greedy push for street circuits over legendary tracks like Spa and Istanbul. In this episode, we cover: Red Bull's Brain Drain: GP is heading to McLaren—will Max Verstappen be the next to walk away? The 2026 Regs Mess: Why the new engine rules are failing, slowing down the cars, and ruining the iconic F1 sound. F1's Identity Crisis: The massive drop in European viewership and the tragic shift away from classic circuits. Upcoming Shows: Teasing next week's 186-episode history "Quizmaster's Cockpit" special, the Greeny Bucks episode, and our upcoming live interactive show on sideline.fm! Join the Conversation! Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, leave a rating on Apple or Spotify, and reach out to us at inthepaddockusa@gmail.com. Support the show

Red Bull Exodus: Gianpiero to McLaren, Max Verstappen's Future & F1 2026 Regs Disaster | Ep. 184