Hamilton is looking for a new race engineer: It won't be his first choice!
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Updated: 19:23, 16 Jan
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Right before the start of the new Formula 1 season, Lewis Hamilton has to look for a new race engineer. His obvious first choice won’t be in his ears again, GPblog understands.
In the end, Riccardo Adami's departure came as a surprise. A week ago, Ferrari stated that the Italian would be working alongside Hamilton in 2026 as well—despite a turbulent first season together. This will no longer be the case, the team confirmed today.
Peter Bonnington (right) - Photo: RacePictures
Bonnington stays with Mercedes
Following Adami’s move to the Ferrari Academy, Hamilton now has to find a new confidant on the pit wall right before the first test. The Brit would certainly have liked to bring his Mercedes-era race engineer, Peter Bonnington, to Italy. However, GPblog has already learned that this definitely won’t happen.
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In 2026, Bonnington—better known as Bono—will remain as the race engineer for Kimi Antonelli, the German team’s young talent.
Ferrari has stated that Adami's successor will be announced soon.
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