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Lewis Hamilton will have Kimi Raikkonen’s ex-F1 race engineer Carlo Santi before a permanent replacement for Riccardo Adami can be in place
Lewis Hamilton acknowledges that the changing of his race engineer at Ferrari will have a negative impact on his 2026 Formula 1 season, as the new replacement will not be in place for the early races. The removal of Riccardo Adami came following some awkward moments during their troubled 2025 campaign. Ferrari revealed Adami’s reassignment just before the launch of their 2026 car, and Kimi Raikkonen’s former race engineer Carlo Santi is currently filling in. Although a successor for Adami has been identified, they may not be available immediately, potentially necessitating a period of transition. Hamilton expressed the challenges of adapting to a new engineer mid-season, emphasizing the importance of team stability in light of significant rule changes. Despite the situation, Hamilton commended Adami for his efforts in the previous season and appreciated his professionalism during tough times.
