“Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer needs to go”: Fans react to the Ferrari driver’s engineer potentially costing the driver a 3-place penalty
Ferrari fans erupted in frustration on X following the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix qualifying on May 24, with many demanding the dismissal of Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer, Riccardo Adami, after a costly miscommunication. During Q1, Adami incorrectly informed Hamilton that Max Verstappen was on a slow lap, leading Hamilton to impede Verstappen at Massenet. The error resulted in a three-place grid penalty for Hamilton, dropping him from P4 to P7. Posts on X included scathing remarks like, “Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer needs to go,” with fans blaming Adami for Ferrari’s strategic blunder. Others defended Hamilton, arguing the penalty was harsh given the tight Monaco circuit. The incident overshadowed Hamilton’s recovery from an FP3 crash, fueling scrutiny of Ferrari’s communication protocols. As Hamilton prepares for Sunday’s race, the controversy has intensified calls for changes within Ferrari’s engineering team to support their star driver.In 300 words in English