Who is 'Italian Bono' Carlo Santi and how is he helping Hamilton?

Lewis Hamilton has secured his first victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, marking a significant turnaround after a challenging 2025 season. The seven-time World Champion has credited his recent success to a refined focus on his SF-26 car and a blossoming partnership with his new race engineer, Carlo Santi. Santi, a Ferrari veteran of over 15 years with experience alongside Kimi Raikkonen, stepped into the role earlier this season to replace Riccardo Adami. Hamilton has praised Santi’s calm demeanor and extensive technical expertise, affectionately labeling him his "Italian Bono." The duo's collaboration has proven highly effective, resulting in a win and two podium finishes in the last three races, positioning Hamilton back in contention for the championship.