According to Corriere della Sera, the British driver reportedly pushed for the change, with Ferrari considering a profile from McLaren
Amid adaptation challenges and inconsistent results, Lewis Hamilton’s first year with Ferrari has fallen short of expectations. Among the factors affecting the seven-time world champion’s performance on track was a less-than-ideal working relationship with Riccardo Adami, a highly experienced Formula 1 race engineer. Difficulties in their day-to-day collaboration prompted the team to reorganize the trackside engineering structure, assigning Adami a new role within the Scuderia and effectively ending his partnership with Hamilton.
Hamilton’s decision and the McLaren link
A significant detail related to the story was reported by Corriere della Sera in an editorial by Daniele Sparisci and Giorgio Terruzzi. According to the report, Hamilton’s own decision was decisive in the split with Adami, as the British driver reportedly insisted on ending the professional relationship with his race engineer, expressing his intention to pursue a new path with a different technical figure. According to some accounts within Maranello, the choice was perceived as a caprice on the part of the driver.
While a permanent solution is being finalized, Ferrari has appointed Carlo Santi as interim race engineer. Santi, already known for his previous work with Kimi Räikkönen, will oversee trackside operations with Hamilton during the early tests of the season. He will be supported by Bryan Bozzi, Leclerc’s regular race engineer, ensuring continuity in data flows and operational procedures.
At the same time, the Scuderia is evaluating the appointment of a new technical figure dedicated to Hamilton. Although the name of Luca Diella had emerged in recent days as a potential candidate to succeed Adami, Ferrari has reportedly also opened discussions with external profiles. According to Corriere della Sera, Hamilton’s new race engineer could come directly from McLaren.
The situation is expected to become clearer in the coming days, but it is evident that Ferrari is closely monitoring developments, aware that box stability and effective trackside operations will be key factors for the remainder of the season.
Photos: Scuderia Ferrari HP
