Last Updated on December 29 2025, 9:21 am

Rumours of a personnel shake-up – Lewis Hamilton’s first season with Ferrari has fallen well short of expectations, and such a disappointing debut was always likely to trigger internal scrutiny at Maranello. Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has openly reflected on Lewis Hamilton’s challenging first season with the Scuderia. He admitted that he had underestimated the difficulty of the task facing the seven-time world champion following his move from Mercedes.

Hamilton’s debut season in red has been the most challenging of his Formula 1 career. For the first time, the British driver finished a season without a single win or podium finish, which is a stark contrast to his highly successful years at Mercedes.

While dismissing any notion of panic, Vasseur confirmed that Ferrari is evaluating all internal options to help Hamilton perform at the expected level, including the possibility of changing his race engineer. In recent days, this speculation has intensified. However, according to recent media reports, Ferrari’s senior management has now made a decision on the matter.

 

 

Reshuffle rumours at Ferrari

Despite widespread rumours of a potential reshuffle, Adami is set to remain in his role. According to Italian news website, Auto Racer, Ferrari has opted against making a change in this crucial position, at least for the time being. This follows a frank and constructive meeting between Hamilton and Adami, during which they openly discussed the difficulties of the season and their working relationship.

According to the report, the exchange was viewed internally as highly positive. Both Hamilton and Adami are said to have acknowledged the challenges they have faced over the course of the year, and to have agreed that greater continuity could be beneficial moving forward. The conclusion drawn from the meeting was that the partnership still has untapped potential and should be given more time to deliver the results that Ferrari had hoped for when Hamilton was signed.

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Vasseur fuels speculation before clarity emerges

Only days earlier, the situation appeared far less settled. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur had publicly left the door open to changes when questioned about possible personnel adjustments. ‘We are looking at all options,’ Vasseur said, confirming that Ferrari was conducting a comprehensive internal review of the season. He explained that this process would involve identifying what had worked and what had not, as well as where structural or operational improvements could be made.

These comments were widely interpreted as a signal that no one’s position was guaranteed, particularly on Hamilton’s side of the garage. Given the high expectations surrounding Hamilton’s arrival and Ferrari’s underwhelming results, rumours of a significant reset quickly gained traction. In this context, Adami’s role became a focal point of debate, particularly in light of suggestions that communication issues had contributed to frustrations on the track.

However, the latest reports suggest that Vasseur’s remarks were less an indication of imminent changes and more a reflection of Ferrari’s broader philosophy. The Scuderia is understood to be wary of knee-jerk reactions, preferring to base decisions on detailed analysis rather than public pressure.

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Similar questions have arisen at Red Bull Racing

Interestingly, Ferrari is not alone in facing questions over key personnel relationships. A comparable discussion is currently unfolding at Red Bull Racing, where the future of Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, is uncertain.

Earlier reports claimed that Red Bull was considering a restructuring that could see Lambiase moved into a different role within the organisation. More recently, however, rumours have gathered pace suggesting that the engineer himself may be considering leaving. Aston Martin has emerged as a possible destination, where Lambiase would be reunited with Adrian Newey, who is now team principal.

For now, Ferrari appears to have opted for stability over upheaval. Whether this decision will pay dividends for Hamilton and the Scuderia in the coming season is one of the more intriguing storylines as we head into the next phase of Formula 1.

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Fresh revelations surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s future at Ferrari have rocked Formula 1, with new reports suggesting his contract with the Scuderia is significantly longer than initially assumed. According to Bild, the seven-time world champion is secured not only for the upcoming regulatory era, but also for a period well beyond 2026.

The German publication claims that Hamilton’s Ferrari deal runs until at least the end of the 2027 Formula 1 season. Even more intriguingly, the contract reportedly includes a unilateral option that would allow Hamilton to extend his stay by a further year, potentially keeping him at Ferrari until the end of 2028.

 

Hamilton’s clause

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