P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It’s not a situation Lewis would have wanted going into the new season, but it is one he is being forced to deal with.
Lewis Hamilton acknowledges the challenging situation with his new race engineer at Ferrari, considering it detrimental to the start of his second season with the team. He faced difficulties last year after switching from Mercedes, in part due to strained relations with Ricardo Adami, his previous engineer. Ferrari has shifted Adami to a new role, and Hamilton now collaborates with Carlo Santi, pending a permanent appointment, possibly Cédric Michel-Grosjean. The impending change poses challenges with adapting to the new regulations swiftly. Hamilton expresses gratitude for Adami’s efforts and patience but notes the current solution is only temporary. Despite the complexities, both he and the team aim to navigate the transition as smoothly as possible for a successful season.
