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January 16, 2026
Lewis Hamilton to get new engineer as Adami replaced in Ferrari shake-up
Ferrari have announced they are to replace Riccardo Adami as Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer for the 2026 Formula One season, after the pair endured what appeared to be a fractious and testing relationship during the seven-time world champion’s first season with the Scuderia.
TL;DR
- Riccardo Adami is being replaced as Lewis Hamilton's race engineer at Ferrari for the 2026 season.
- Adami will move to a new position as manager of the driver academy and previous test cars.
- Hamilton and Adami reportedly had a strained relationship during Hamilton's difficult first season with Ferrari.
- Hamilton experienced his worst career season in 2024, failing to secure a podium.
- Hamilton had expressed dissatisfaction and indicated a need for changes within his personal and team personnel.
- Adami previously served as race engineer for Sebastian Vettel and Carlos Sainz.
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