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Hamilton Confirms Improved Communication with Ferrari Engineer After Frustrated Start
Lewis Hamilton has offered a positive update on his working relationship with Ferrari race engineer Riccardo Adami, following a rocky start to their partnership in the 2025 Formula 1 season.
The seven-time world champion, who made a high-profile switch to Ferrari this year, had previously shown signs of strain over the team radio, most notably during the Miami Grand Prix where his sarcasm highlighted a lack of synchronicity with Adami. A delayed team order involving Charles Leclerc prompted Hamilton to snap: “Have a tea-break while you’re at it!”
However, the tone shifted after a stronger performance at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, where Hamilton finished P4 — his best result of the season so far. Speaking to Sky Sports Italia, Hamilton praised the team’s strategic execution and commended Adami for improved communication throughout the race.
“The team did a fantastic job with the strategy, they were faultless,” Hamilton said. “We’re slowly getting there. Riccardo did a fantastic job with his communication with me. I was calm, so he was calm, and the team were calm in executing the strategy. The pit stops were awesome. So overall, mega!”
The contrast from Miami to Imola suggests that the growing pains in the Hamilton-Adami relationship may be easing, especially as Ferrari continues to adapt its strategy and communication to suit Hamilton’s style. The Imola race, held in front of the passionate tifosi, also marked Hamilton’s first at Ferrari’s home circuit — a symbolic turning point as the team unveiled new upgrades that delivered immediate performance gains.
With a visibly uplifted Hamilton now expressing confidence in the team’s direction, the Maranello outfit will be hopeful this marks the beginning of a more consistent and competitive run, as they look to challenge Red Bull and Mercedes at the top of the standings.
