Ferrari has officially confirmed a management reshuffle ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, marking the end of Riccardo Adami’s role as Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer after just one year together. Adami, who partnered Hamilton during his debut season with Ferrari in 2025, will now focus on supporting young drivers as the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy and Test Previous Cars Manager.
The decision comes after several tense radio exchanges between Hamilton and Adami throughout the 2025 season, raising doubts about their on-track communication and overall collaboration. Ferrari’s team principal, Fred Vasseur, will evaluate whether to promote internally or look outside the team for Hamilton’s new race engineer.
Adami’s experience will be utilized in his new role, where he’ll contribute to strengthening the performance culture of Ferrari’s driver program. He previously worked with top drivers like Sebastian Vettel and Carlos Sainz, playing a key role in their successes.
This reshuffle signals Ferrari’s intent to provide Hamilton with the best possible support as they target a return to championship-winning form in the new era beginning in 2026. The team has confirmed that Hamilton’s new race engineer will be announced in due course.
With major regulation changes on the horizon, Ferrari’s decision aims to ensure optimal communication and alignment for Hamilton’s second season with the team. Would you like to know more about Ferrari’s plans for the 2026 season or Lewis Hamilton’s expectations?
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