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The identity of Lewis Hamilton’s next Ferrari race engineer has stirred debate.
The unresolved situation regarding Lewis Hamilton’s new Ferrari race engineer has sparked concern among former F1 driver Karun Chandhok. Ferrari recently announced Hamilton would have a new race engineer for the 2026 season, leading to speculation about who it could be. Charles Leclerc’s race engineer, Bryan Bozzi, is currently overseeing both Ferrari drivers while the new engineer is being determined. Reports suggest that recent McLaren departure Cedric-Michel Grosjean could be a potential candidate to work with Hamilton, although concerns exist about his lack of experience in a senior race engineer role. Chandhok emphasized the importance of building a strong driver-engineer relationship, particularly given the competitive nature of Formula 1.
