WHO IS CARLO SANTI AND HOW IS HE HELPING HAMILTON?

Lewis Hamilton's recent surge at Ferrari directly correlates with his strong partnership with new race engineer, Carlo Santi. After a challenging 2025 debut season, Hamilton brought in Santi at the start of the current year. Though initially temporary, their chemistry has proven essential, helping Hamilton secure a win and two second-place finishes in the last three races.

Santi, a 52-year-old Ferrari veteran, brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked with Kimi Räikkönen, including the Finn’s last F1 win at the 2018 United States Grand Prix. Hamilton now affectionately calls Santi his "Italian Bono," drawing parallels to his long-time Mercedes engineer, Peter Bonnington. Hamilton praises Santi's calm demeanor and deep understanding of driver feedback, critical for extracting maximum car performance. This revitalized dynamic positions Hamilton as a serious championship contender, highlighting the crucial bond between driver and engineer.