Mounting Tensions: Hamilton’s Frustration with Engineer Adami Raises Questions at Ferrari
As pressure builds within the Ferrari camp, growing frustration between Lewis Hamilton and his race engineer, Riccardo Adami, is becoming a recurring theme that fans and analysts can no longer ignore. Following the controversial radio outburst during the 2025 Monaco GP qualifying, where a miscommunication led to Hamilton impeding Verstappen, fans are pointing to a pattern of breakdowns in team communication.
Clips from recent races reveal a strained dynamic. During one Grand Prix:
Hamilton: “I don’t know the race situation, mate!”
Adami: “Box for medium.”
Hamilton: “Yeah, mate. I’m just a little bit lost there. Very sporadic info.”
After pitting on lap 58 and rejoining in P5, Hamilton again sought clarity:
Hamilton: “Where is everyone? I don’t need to know where Verstappen is. Who’s ahead of me and who’s behind? And which position am I in?”
The vague answers continued:
Hamilton: “Are they still ahead by a minute?”
Adami: “Charles on medium and McLarens on hard. Lapping 16s.”
Hamilton: “You’re not answering the question. Am I a minute behind or…?”
Adami: “48 seconds.”
After finishing P5, Hamilton remained composed, thanking the team, but his final comment was telling:
Hamilton: “Are you upset with me or something?”
Fans have reacted strongly online, urging Ferrari to reassess Adami’s role, warning that without changes, strategic missteps could continue to cost results.
Hamilton is known for his sharp race sense and need for clear, timely feedback. With growing stakes and Ferrari’s ambitions for titles, internal harmony will be key. Otherwise, the partnership may face even greater challenges in the second half of the season.