P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Day 41 in the Big Ferrari House…and Lewis Hamilton still doesn’t have a permanent F1 race engineer.
On the 41st day in the Big Ferrari House, Lewis Hamilton still lacks a permanent F1 race engineer, causing some concerns in the team. Carlo Santi will step in temporarily, but the search for a long-term solution is ongoing. The departure of Riccardo Adami further complicates matters, as a new engineer has yet to be found. This delay could potentially hinder Hamilton’s performance in the upcoming season, especially with the introduction of the challenging 2026 cars. Expert opinions suggest that managing the new cars’ energy systems will be a significant challenge for “old-school drivers” like Hamilton. The pressure is on for Hamilton to establish a strong relationship with his new engineer quickly, as the start of the 2026 season approaches.
