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Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with his new F1 team has been labelled ‘difficult’ but not as bad as it appears from the outside, according to Ferrari’s…
Ferrari’s head of track engineering, Matteo Togninalli, has commented on Lewis Hamilton’s challenging relationship with the team, stating that it’s not as bad as it may seem from the outside.
Hamilton, a seven-time F1 champion, faced difficulties during his first season with Ferrari after leaving Mercedes, leading to tensions and public disagreements with his race engineer.
Despite attempting to address issues with his team, Hamilton expressed the need for personnel changes for the upcoming 2026 season after failing to secure a podium finish in 2025.
Although Ferrari may have underestimated the adjustment period for Hamilton, Togninalli emphasized that the relationship with the driver is positive and improving, even amidst performance setbacks.
As the team prepares for the 2026 season with potential personnel changes and new regulations, the aim is to strengthen cooperation with Hamilton and enhance overall teamwork for a more successful campaign.
