Overview
- Ferrari confirmed on January 16 that Riccardo Adami will not continue as Lewis Hamilton's race engineer this season.
- Adami shifts to the Ferrari Driver Academy with responsibilities tied to testing and the development of young drivers.
- The team said Hamilton’s new race engineer will be announced in due course, and reporting indicates a decision is expected before pre-season testing.
- The change follows Hamilton’s first year at Ferrari in 2025, when he finished 24 Grands Prix without a podium.
- The 2026 campaign begins March 8 in Australia, with Hamilton currently awaiting the appointment of his race-weekend engineer.