Hamilton praises bond with Ferrari engineer Carlo Santi
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:17 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Lewis Hamilton has spoken highly of his relationship with Ferrari race engineer Carlo Santi, likening it to his successful collaboration with former Mercedes engineer Peter Bonnington. This comment comes as Hamilton adapts to his new team dynamics at Ferrari. Hamilton's experience with Santi may prove vital as he seeks to maximize performance in upcoming races. The connection between driver and engineer is key in motorsport, often influencing race strategies and outcomes.
- •Hamilton compares Santi to his longtime engineer Bonnington
- •Praise comes as Hamilton adjusts to Ferrari's racing environment
- •Driver-engineer relationships are crucial for effective race strategies
- 11:03 AMESPN F1 — Hamilton hails bond with new Ferrari engineer
"Lewis Hamilton has praised his Ferrari race engineer Carlo Santi, comparing the connection he has built with the Italian to the one he famously had with his long-time Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington.
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