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Lewis Hamilton Urged to Take Control at Ferrari Amid Riccardo Adami Concerns
Formula 1 icon Juan Pablo Montoya has offered strong advice to Lewis Hamilton amid the British driver’s rocky start at Ferrari, urging him to take firmer control of his situation—starting with the potential removal of his race engineer, Riccardo Adami. Montoya believes that Hamilton, a seven-time world champion known for his precision and leadership, must push harder to shape the team around his needs if he hopes to succeed with the Scuderia.
Hamilton’s partnership with Adami has come under increasing scrutiny since joining Ferrari. Effective communication between a driver and their race engineer is critical in Formula 1, yet recent events suggest that this relationship isn’t functioning at its best. During the Monaco Grand Prix, Hamilton was hit with a penalty for impeding another car—an error largely attributed to unclear or faulty instructions from Adami. The situation was further strained when Hamilton, after thanking the team on the radio post-race, was met with silence, prompting him to ask if something was wrong.
Montoya believes incidents like these reflect more than simple mistakes—they highlight deeper organizational flaws within Ferrari’s race-day execution. He argues that someone of Hamilton’s caliber shouldn’t be dealing with such missteps, particularly when every detail can determine the outcome of a race. According to Montoya, if Ferrari is truly committed to returning to the front of the grid, they must deliver flawless support, beginning with internal communication and strategic clarity.
While Ferrari has attributed recent radio mishaps to technical issues, including possible interference, Montoya is not convinced. He believes that relying on technical explanations is insufficient and that Hamilton must assert stronger leadership within the team to force change. In Montoya’s view, that could mean parting ways with Adami if the partnership continues to falter.
Hamilton, however, has publicly dismissed rumors of tension within the team. He defended his working relationship with Adami, describing external speculation as mere “noise.” He emphasized that both he and his engineer are committed to winning and that forming strong bonds within a new team setup takes time.
Still, Montoya warns that Hamilton’s window to reclaim dominance in Formula 1 is narrowing. For Ferrari to become title contenders again, bold decisions may be required—especially if the current approach isn’t producing results. All eyes will remain on how Hamilton and Ferrari navigate the growing pressure as the season progresses.
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