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Lewis Hamilton’s first 2026 interview swipes at Riccardo Adami
Ferrari F1 star Lewis Hamilton has recently shared his thoughts after his first drive in the SF-26, possibly hinting at issues with Riccardo Adami during an interview. Following Ferrari’s 2026 car launch, the 41-year-old driver seemed elated to meet fans at the Fiorano Circuit and appeared optimistic about the upcoming season despite a busy testing schedule. While his first year at Ferrari faced challenges, it was confirmed that there would be a change in Hamilton’s race engineer, potentially addressing previous communication issues with Adami. Hamilton, in his first official interview of the year, seemed to allude to this personnel change, emphasizing the importance of removing negative elements and focusing on the team’s refreshed energy going into the new season. With Hamilton looking forward to pushing the car’s limits in testing and staying focused on their own performance, Ferrari’s anticipation for the upcoming season appears high as they prepare for the official start of pre-season testing in Barcelona.
