Hamilton's New Race Engineer: A Shift in Ferrari's Formula 1 Strategy

Lewis Hamilton will have a new race engineer in Formula 1 as Riccardo Adami transitions to a role at Ferrari's driver academy due to a lackluster 2025 season. The Italian team hasn't named a replacement yet, but it signifies a strategic shift. Hamilton denies any issues with Adami.

Lewis Hamilton's communication with his race engineer is set for a change as Riccardo Adami takes on a new role within Ferrari. Adami, who had been pivotal in discussing race incidents, car setup, and strategy with Hamilton, will now work with Ferrari's driver academy and manage test runs in older F1 cars.

Ferrari's decision comes after Hamilton's rough 2025 season, which saw scrutiny over the radio exchanges between him and Adami. In several races, such as the Australian and Miami Grand Prix, Hamilton expressed irritation over what he perceived as unnecessary chatter.

Though Hamilton has publicly denied any tension, the lack of a podium finish last season signals a need for change. Ferrari is yet to announce a successor for Adami, leaving fans curious about the future dynamic in car #44.

(With inputs from agencies.)