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Ferrari Evaluates Hamilton-Side Changes as Vasseur Seeks Better Collaboration

The team acknowledges misjudging Hamilton’s move from Mercedes, with winter work centered on driver‑engineer chemistry for 2026.

Overview

  • Fred Vasseur said Ferrari is “evaluating all options” on Lewis Hamilton’s side, including whether Riccardo Adami remains race engineer.
  • Vasseur admitted he underestimated the complexity of Hamilton’s switch after two decades in the Mercedes system and stressed tightening day‑to‑day collaboration.
  • Hamilton plans an intensive off‑season with Ferrari after a podium‑less 2025, having already sent detailed feedback and outlining changes for both his own entourage and the team.
  • Charles Leclerc noted Hamilton’s adaptation will take time and said his own focus limited how much he could assist, as Ferrari maintained their relationship is stronger than it appears.
  • Ferrari halted SF‑25 development in April to target the 2026 rules; Leclerc called it a ‘no‑brainer,’ Hamilton backed it despite short‑term pain, and Vasseur rejected blame placed on technical chief Loic Serra as the team ended 2025 winless with all seven podiums scored by Leclerc.