Riccardo Adami has been working as Carlos Sainz’s race engineer for Ferrari since 2021. The recent announcement that Lewis Hamilton will be joining Ferrari in 2025 has created an uncomfortable situation for Sainz. He was in the midst of negotiating a contract extension with the team, but Hamilton’s arrival has left him without a contract for the following season.
Since 2021, Carlos Sainz has been associated with the Ferrari team. He took over from another driver in that year, along with his engineer. Since Sebastian Vettel made the move from Toro Rosso to Ferrari in 2015, the engineer has been by his side. Ever since Sainz joined Ferrari, Adami has been serving as his race engineer.
Adami has been supporting Sainz for the past three years, but that will no longer be the case once Sainz leaves Ferrari. It was previously unclear whether Adami would continue to be Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer, but according to media reports, Adami will be joining forces with the British driver at Ferrari in 2025.
The current season is crucial for Sainz as he needs a contract for the following year to remain in Formula 1. At the moment, he is one of the most sought-after drivers on the grid. Not only is he a talented driver, but he is also skilled at strategic planning. Sainz still has 22 races to showcase his abilities and prove his worth.
After the news of Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025 spread across the internet, many were left wondering about Sainz’s future. Speculations arose regarding his loyalty to the Italian team. Addressing these speculations, Sainz stated that he holds a great deal of love and respect for the Maranello-based team. He intends to focus on finishing the 2024 season strongly with Ferrari and does not want any animosity within the team. His priorities remain unchanged.