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F1 News Today: Ferrari make Lewis Hamilton move as fans demand change
Ferrari has reportedly changed Lewis Hamilton’s F1 race engineer for the upcoming tests at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. These tests are part of the preparations for the 2026 season and include three separate events in Barcelona and Bahrain. Riccardo Adami is stepping down as Hamilton’s engineer, leading Ferrari to search for a replacement. As per reports, Hamilton might share a race engineer with Charles Leclerc during the Barcelona testing sessions.
Ferrari unveiled their new F1 2026 design which drew criticism from fans, particularly due to the inclusion of the title sponsor HP’s logo. Audi, after acquiring Sauber, presented their first F1 car at a grand launch event in Berlin, outlining their ambitious plans for the upcoming season. On the other hand, Mercedes announced the departure of F1 chief John Owen, marking the end of an era with the W17 being his final design for the team.
Aston Martin decided to withdraw their F1 safety car from the 2026 season, leaving the responsibility solely to Mercedes. In a surprising move, Mercedes is allowing Max Verstappen to choose his own team-mates for the upcoming 24 Hours of Nurburgring event, with potential adjustments to schedules to accommodate his participation.
