What happened: Lewis Hamilton said he has found his “Italian Bono” at Ferrari, comparing race engineer Carlo Santi’s calm approach to his former Mercedes engineer Peter Bonnington. The comment comes around Monaco Grand Prix week, with Ferrari’s driver-engineer rhythm under focus after Hamilton’s move to the team.

Why it matters: For Ferrari, the radio relationship matters because Monaco rewards precision, trust and fast decision-making more than most circuits. Hamilton’s comfort with the pit wall is also a sign that one of Ferrari’s early-season adjustment points may be stabilizing.

What to watch: Watch Friday practice and qualifying pace at Monaco to see whether Ferrari’s improved communication translates into track position. The next signal is how Hamilton and the pit wall handle traffic, timing and setup calls.