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Former F1 star David Coulthard has said he is ‘fascinated’ by the fact Lewis Hamilton went to Ferrari as a lone wolf.
Former F1 star David Coulthard finds it fascinating that Lewis Hamilton made the move to Ferrari on his own. Despite Hamilton’s tremendous success at Mercedes, his race engineer Peter Bonnington remained at Mercedes with Kimi Antonelli in 2025. This situation caused some issues for Hamilton as he struggled to connect with his new engineer Riccardo Adami and experienced disappointing results. Ferrari will make changes for Hamilton in 2026, but a permanent replacement for Adami is still pending. With key members like his former manager and press officer leaving Ferrari, Hamilton faces challenges to bounce back in the upcoming season 2026. Hamilton will need to outperform his teammate Charles Leclerc to contend for an eighth world title, especially with new regulations and hopes for Ferrari’s improved performance. The bond between a driver and their engineer is crucial, as highlighted by Coulthard, emphasizing the significance of this relationship in the team dynamic.
