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Lewis Hamilton has revealed his new F1 race engineer at Ferrari and could be “detrimental” to his 2026 ambitions.
Lewis Hamilton has a new temporary replacement as his Formula 1 race engineer at Ferrari, posing a potential challenge for his 2026 ambitions.
As the seven-time F1 World Champion enters his second season with Ferrari, he faces high expectations following a tumultuous debut year with the team.
Hamilton’s struggles with the SF-25 car and his incompatible relationship with former engineer Ricardo Adami have been widely publicized.
Despite the difficulties, a new race engineer, Carlo Santi, has been appointed, albeit as a temporary solution before a permanent replacement, likely Cedric Michel-Grosjean.
Hamilton is concerned about the lack of continuity and the impact these changes may have on his performance during the upcoming season.
Nevertheless, Hamilton remains focused on doing his best amid the challenges posed by the team’s temporary engineering solution.
