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Lewis Hamilton worked with race engineer Riccardo Adami during his first year at Ferrari, but team boss Fred Vasseur is not ruling out a change.
Ferrari is considering whether Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer Riccardo Adami will continue with the seven-time F1 drivers’ champion in 2026, as stated by team principal Fred Vasseur. Vasseur confirmed the possibility of changing things up on Hamilton’s side of the pit wall after a challenging first season in red. The team is evaluating all options regarding Adami’s future as Hamilton’s race engineer. Hamilton’s tense relationship with Adami and his failure to secure a podium finish all season have raised concerns. Ferrari and Hamilton face pressure to improve results in 2026, with no championship title for the team since 2008. Vasseur emphasized the need for a mindset shift and better communication to progress, underlining the importance of understanding Hamilton’s needs and desires.
