Hamilton EXPOSES Ferrari Rumours: ‘It’s All BS Noise’—But What’s Really Going On with Adami?

Silence on the Radio Sparks Speculation

Lewis Hamilton’s first season at Ferrari has been closely watched—and not just for racing. After terse radio exchanges during Monaco and Miami, speculation grew that Hamilton and his race engineer Riccardo Adami were at odds. Drivers’ teams thrive on trust, so when Hamilton asked mid-monaco weekend, “Are you upset with me or something?”, only silence followed. Social media exploded—tension, friction, drama.

Hamilton Hits Back: ‘Most of It Is BS’

Addressing the rumors before the Spanish Grand Prix, Hamilton was definitive:

“There’s a lot of speculation. Most of it is BS.”

He emphasized their strong working relationship:

“He’s been amazing to work with… We both want to win a championship together… It’s just all noise.”

Hamilton explained that any radio glitches were due to technical issues on Monaco’s tricky circuit, not personal friction. He clarified they always debrief after races, ironing out any issues.

Adapting to a New Dynamic

Hamilton spent 12 years with his Mercedes engineer Bono, ingraining a refined communication rhythm. Now, working with Adami, he’s adapting to a different style of collaboration:

“We’re constantly learning more about each other, adapting to the way both of us like to work… Do we have disagreements? Like everyone does—but we work through them.”

This isn’t drama—it’s evolution. A champion building a new relationship, not tearing one down.

Behind the Scenes: The Real Issues

But there is an elephant in the room: Ferrari’s 2025 season has been rocky. Mixing radio miscommunications and strategy errors, the team has struggled for synergy. Hamilton’s radio frustrations—like asking for info and drawing the response, “Have a tea break while you're at it”—are signposts of performance pressure, not relationship collapse.

Hamilton insists these are work-in-progress issues, not forewarnings.
And in F1, where split-second calls decide titles, every word matters. They’re figuring it out—publicly, unfiltered, in real time.

Our Take at 99 Bends

This isn’t infighting—it’s foundational. A legendary driver settling into a new team deserves time and patience. What looks like tension is actually growth under pressure.

Hamilton’s blunt dismissal and transparent debriefing are precisely what Ferrari needs.
He’s not calling out Adami—he’s helping the team evolve.

What Do You Think?

• Is Ferrari’s communication culture letting Hamilton down—or is he adjusting, not attacking?

• Are these “disagreements” a red flag or a natural evolution of a new partnership?

• How long can Ferrari rely on public clarifications—and when do they fix their integration?

Sound off @99bends on Instagram or join us at our next F1 forum—because in Ferrari red, any spark can start a fire.

– Keith
Director, 99 Bends Trackside Singapore
“Where noise becomes narrative—and clarity changes the game.”