Following the renewal of Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur’s contract, Lewis Hamilton has made clear and specific requests for major changes at Ferrari, aiming to address the issues that have hindered performance so far this season.
It is already well known within the Formula 1 paddock that the extension of Frédéric Vasseur’s deal was welcomed positively by both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. However, both drivers have also made it clear that they expect significant improvements if Ferrari is to return to fighting consistently for victories. In recent seasons, the Scuderia has shown signs of progress in several key areas. Pit stops have become consistently quick and efficient, and recent development upgrades have proven to deliver the intended performance gains. The overall trajectory set in the last few years appears to be moving in the right direction.
Yet, something is still missing for Ferrari to return to the very top. Both Frédéric Vasseur and, above all, Lewis Hamilton — a driver accustomed to winning championships — are well aware of this. For that reason, and to address the problems that have affected his first half-season wearing the colours of the Cavallino Rampante, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion has put forward specific demands to his Team Principal.
Lewis reshapes Ferrari to bring it back to the top
According to reports from the Italian website AutoRacer, the British driver has requested certain changes at the Scuderia Ferrari headquarters in Maranello, both on the technical side and in the overall management structure of the team. In particular, Hamilton is believed to be pushing for adjustments to the personnel responsible for race operations at the circuit — the people who directly influence decision-making and execution during a Grand Prix weekend.
It remains unclear whether these conversations also involve race engineer Riccardo Adami. The working relationship between Hamilton and Adami has not always appeared smooth, with several heated exchanges having been broadcast over team radio. However, in recent weeks, relations seem to have improved, suggesting that a change in this area does not appear to be an immediate priority.
