F1 Today: Lewis Hamilton relationship update issued…read more
F1 Today: Lewis Hamilton relationship update issued as Ferrari star opens up
Lewis Hamilton has firmly dismissed speculation about a strained relationship with his Ferrari race engineer, Riccardo Adami, labeling the rumors as “BS” and “all noise.” This comes after a series of radio exchanges during recent races, particularly at the Monaco Grand Prix, where communication issues led to public scrutiny.
During the Monaco GP, Hamilton experienced radio silence from his team after thanking them for repairing his car, prompting him to ask Adami, “Are you upset with me or something?” The lack of response was attributed to radio signal issues caused by tunnel interference. Additionally, a miscommunication during qualifying led to Hamilton receiving a three-place grid penalty for impeding Max Verstappen, as he was incorrectly informed that Verstappen was on a slow lap.
Addressing these incidents ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, Hamilton emphasized that occasional disagreements are normal in any partnership and that he and Adami share a strong working relationship with a mutual goal of winning a championship. He stated, “We are working so hard, we both are, and we don’t get it right every weekend. Do we have disagreements? Like everyone does in relationships, but we work through them.”
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in January marked a significant transition after a long tenure with Mercedes. While he has yet to secure a podium finish with Ferrari, he remains focused on adapting to the new environment and building a cohesive team dynamic. Despite the challenges, Hamilton and Adami are committed to improving performance and achieving success together.
As the Spanish Grand Prix approaches, Hamilton aims to leverage the lessons learned from recent races to enhance communication and strategy execution with his team. Both driver and engineer are dedicated to refining their collaboration in pursuit of championship aspirations.
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