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Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari made the decision to change his race engineer, but only announced it in January.
Karun Chandhok has raised questions about the timing of Lewis Hamilton changing his Ferrari race engineer. Adami was announced to be moved off engineering Hamilton on January 16, following difficulties in their collaboration. Teething troubles between Hamilton and Adami were evident in the final race of 2025, hinting at an imminent change before 2026. Despite pre-season testing being underway and the first race drawing near, Ferrari has not yet named a replacement for Adami. Chandhok emphasized the significance of the driver-engineer relationship, suggesting that the delay in Adami’s removal announcement could hinder the bonding process with Hamilton’s new engineer. He expressed surprise at the timing, believing the decision should have been made in December to allow for a smoother transition and better relationship building over the winter. As the replacement for Adami remains undisclosed, Chandhok is eager to see how the situation unfolds.
