Hamilton Breaks Silence on Ferrari Radio Drama: “We’re Still F..

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Lewis Hamilton has opened up about his ongoing efforts to build chemistry with Ferrari race engineer Riccardo Adami, following a rocky start to their working relationship in the 2025 Formula 1 season. As the seven-time world champion adapts to life at Ferrari after more than a decade with Mercedes, it’s becoming clear that one of the biggest adjustments has been the communication between himself and the team—especially through Adami.

In Formula 1, the bond between a driver and their race engineer is fundamental to on-track success. The race engineer serves as the driver’s lifeline to the pit wall, relaying critical information about race strategy, tire conditions, pit stop timing, and in-the-moment tactical decisions. For Hamilton, that role was masterfully fulfilled by Peter Bonnington—known affectionately as “Bono”—throughout his time at Mercedes. The pair shared a well-documented synergy that was instrumental in securing multiple world titles.

Now at Ferrari, Hamilton finds himself starting from scratch with Adami, who previously worked with Sebastian Vettel during his stint at the Scuderia. However, building that level of mutual understanding and trust hasn’t been easy. In fact, several recent races have been punctuated by tense and, at times, confused team radio communications between the two, with fans and pundits alike pointing out the evident disconnect.

Despite the shaky start, Hamilton has confirmed that he and Adami are making steady progress. Speaking candidly about their partnership, Hamilton emphasized the importance of patience and communication. “It’s a learning curve for both of us,” he said. “Riccardo and I are working hard to understand each other’s style and preferences. It’s not going to be perfect overnight, but we are improving with every race.”

Hamilton also acknowledged that part of the difficulty comes from moving to a completely different environment. “At Mercedes, everything was second nature. With Bono, I didn’t even need to say much—he knew what I needed before I asked. With Ricciardo, we’re still figuring out that rhythm,” he explained.

Ferrari’s performance this season has been inconsistent, and some Italian media outlets have gone as far as demanding “drastic measures” to address the team’s struggles, even with Hamilton now in red. Still, the British driver remains optimistic that time and effort will iron out the issues.

“I’ve been through tough transitions before,” Hamilton said. “I know the importance of building strong relationships within a team. Riccardo and I are committed to making it work, and we’ll get there.”

While fans wait to see the kind of seamless communication Hamilton once had at Mercedes, it’s clear both he and Adami are putting in the work to make this partnership successful.