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A tense back-and-forth followed by radio silence during the Abu Dhabi GP summed up Lewis Hamilton’s debut F1 season with Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton’s debut Formula 1 season with Ferrari concluded with an ignominious eighth-place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, showcasing a tumultuous relationship between him and his race engineer, Ricardo Adami.
Hamilton, struggling to adapt to the SF-25 and the culture of Ferrari, failed to achieve a single podium throughout the season, leading to a sense of dejection in his demeanor.
Tensions between Hamilton and Adami reached a peak during the race as communication breakdowns and disagreements further highlighted their lack of cohesion.
Despite a stellar recovery drive in Abu Dhabi, where Hamilton gained eight positions to secure a top-10 finish, his strained relationship with his team remained evident.
The radio silence that followed encapsulated the challenging nature of Hamilton’s first year with Ferrari, leaving doubts about the potential of a smoother and more successful 2026 season for the seven-time World Champion.
