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