Ferrari Chaos: Hamilton’s Engineer Delay Explained | F1 News

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Ferrari have delayed confirming Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer for 2026 — and it could be a huge problem going into the new Formula 1 regulations. Tony Craig has the latest Formula 1 News.🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 In today’s F1 news, we break down Ferrari’s decision to head to Barcelona testing without a dedicated race engineer for Lewis Hamilton, why Luca Della is central to this story, and whether Ferrari are using a risky “try before you buy” strategy behind the scenes. With the 2026 Formula 1 rules putting more responsibility on drivers for battery management, boost deployment, and energy strategy, the relationship between driver and race engineer has never been more important. So is Ferrari’s delay smart planning — or are they setting Hamilton up to struggle? ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Ferrari Delay Hamilton’s Race Engineer 01:02 – Who Is Luca Della & Why He Matters 02:23 – Why Barcelona Testing Is CRITICAL in 2026 04:05 – Ferrari’s Temporary Fix Explained 05:25 – The “Try Before You Buy” Theory #f1news #f1 #lewishamilton #ferrarif1 #formulaone #formula1news #f1newstoday #f12025 #f12026 #F1Grandstand Join in with the fastest growing Formula 1 fan community in the world. All the latest F1 News from all the Formula 1 teams and races, from Monaco to Miami keep up to date right here. Have your say on the latest F1 News Now! 📧 CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📧 WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📱SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: WEBSITE: https://www.f1grandstand.com FACEBOOK: / F1GrandstandHub X: https://x.com/F1Grandstand_ INSTAGRAM: / _f1grandstand_ F1 Grandstand is Formula 1's fastest growing independent fan channel. Made for F1 Fans by F1 Fans, F1 Grandstand provides you with the latest breaking Formula 1 news, Grand Prix Reviews and Watch Alongs, Driver Stories and F1 Team upgrades and updates. So if Formula 1 is your passion or if you are new to the world of F1, then you are in the right place. Get involved and subscribe to F1 Grandstand.