Race Engineer
Uncertainty surrounds Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari race engineer for 2026
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Former Formula 1 drivers Karun Chandhok and Ivan Capelli have expressed concerns over Ferrari's delay in naming Lewis Hamilton's new race engineer ahead of the 2026 season. The seven-time champion is currently working with an interim engineer during Barcelona testing, following a challenging debut year with the team. This situation has raised questions about team preparation and driver integration.
Ferrari has appointed Carlo Santi as an interim race engineer for Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Barcelona tests, following the driver's request for a change from Riccardo Adami. The team is considering external options, including a potential hire from McLaren, for the long-term role in 2026. Martin Brundle believes the swap should have occurred earlier to address underlying issues.