Personnel changes are once again making headlines around Lewis Hamilton. According to a British media report, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion has parted ways with a long-standing business partner for the second time, adding to a period of transition both on and off the track.
As Hamilton prepares for the next phase of his Ferrari career, this latest development suggests that his personal operation is undergoing another round of restructuring ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
The second split has been confirmed by British media
The Daily Mail, citing its own sources, reports that Lewis Hamilton and Marc Hynes have ended their professional relationship once again. The report claims that the decision was mutual and amicable, with no personal tensions involved.
Hynes has been a familiar figure in Hamilton’s inner circle for over a decade. The pair first started working together in 2015, when the former racing driver took over the management of Hamilton’s business interests under the name “Project 44”. Beyond commercial matters, Hynes was also involved in coordinating the Briton’s day-to-day professional life.
This is not the first time the partnership has ended. Hamilton and Hynes initially split in 2021, a move that the driver publicly described as a friendly separation. At the time, both parties stressed that the decision had been made amicably.
Return before Ferrari move
Despite the earlier split, Hynes returned to Hamilton’s team ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season. This coincided with a major turning point in Hamilton’s career, as he prepared to switch from Mercedes to Ferrari.
Throughout the 2025 campaign, Hynes was a regular presence in the paddock, attending almost every race weekend and once again playing a key behind-the-scenes role. His return was widely seen as an effort to bring stability and trusted experience to Hamilton’s team during a period of major change.
However, that collaboration has now ended once more, though reports indicate that the relationship remains positive.
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Move to Cadillac
According to the Daily Mail, Marc Hynes is set to continue his Formula 1 career by joining the American Cadillac project. The exact nature of his role has not yet been disclosed, and neither Hamilton nor Hynes has issued an official statement.
Sources quoted by the newspaper insist that there is no bad blood between the two, emphasising that the separation was conducted professionally and respectfully. However, for Hamilton, the departure means that he will need to appoint a new key figure within his personal team ahead of the 2026 season.
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Signs of a broader reset
Within the Formula 1 paddock, the latest personnel change has fuelled speculation that Hamilton may be seeking a fresh start by reshaping his inner circle. His first season with Ferrari fell well short of expectations, and insiders suggest that the Briton is looking for renewed momentum as he enters the final phase of his career.
Hamilton had already made notable adjustments before his Ferrari debut, including bringing his long-standing physiotherapist, Angela Cullen, with him to Maranello. This was seen as an attempt to recreate familiar working conditions after more than a decade at Mercedes.
Changes have also taken place on the Ferrari side. The Scuderia recently confirmed the departure of race engineer Ricardo Adami from Hamilton’s immediate team. A replacement has not yet been officially announced.
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Looking ahead to 2026
With multiple changes occurring around him, Hamilton appears to be entering another transitional period. As Formula 1 moves towards new technical regulations in 2026, the coming months could be pivotal for Ferrari’s competitiveness and for how Hamilton organises his support team.
Whether the latest shake-up will provide the fresh impetus he is seeking remains to be seen. What is clear is that even at this stage in his career, Lewis Hamilton is not standing still.
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Alex Stanton is a Formula 1 journalist at TJ13 with a focus on the financial and commercial dynamics that underpin the sport. Alex contributes reporting and analysis on team ownership structures, sponsorship trends, and the evolving business model of Formula 1.
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