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Ferrari Announces New Engineer for Hamilton in 2026

1/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ferrari confirmed Lewis Hamilton (Formula One driver) will have a new race engineer for 2026, replacing Riccardo Adami, who moves to manage Ferrari's Driver Academy and Testing of Previous Cars program.
Hamilton's 2025 debut with Ferrari was challenging, with no podiums and tense exchanges with Adami.
The identity of Hamilton's new race engineer will be announced soon as Ferrari prepares for a season with new regulations.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2009, the Ferrari Driver Academy nurtures young talent for Formula One, following the team's earlier success with Felipe Massa. Notable graduates include Charles Leclerc and Mick Schumacher. The recent appointment of Riccardo Adami to manage the academy highlights Ferrari's commitment to developing future champions amid evolving racing regulations, ensuring its competitive edge in the sport.

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Story summary

Ferrari confirmed Lewis Hamilton (Formula One driver) will have a new race engineer for 2026, replacing Riccardo Adami, who moves to manage Ferrari's Driver Academy and Testing of Previous Cars program.
Hamilton's 2025 debut with Ferrari was challenging, with no podiums and tense exchanges with Adami.
The identity of Hamilton's new race engineer will be announced soon as Ferrari prepares for a season with new regulations.

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