Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar produced a superb performance in the 2026 F1 Belgian GP to finish P6 after starting down in P21 because of engine component changes that led to a 30-place grid drop. Starting on the hard tyre, the Frenchman overtook Sainz, Pérez, Bottas and Stroll during the opening lap before the Safety…
Unapproved power unit changes to Isack Hadjar, Lando Norris, and Lance Stroll will result in the lineup for Sunday’s 2026 F1 Belgian GP being shuffled by grid penalties. These drivers had changes made on their cars before Friday’s first practice session. Isack Hadjar starting at the back The biggest penalty is going to Red Bull’s…
Red Bull’s Team Principal Laurent Mekies opened up about the front wing issues that compromised Isack Hadjar’s race at the 2026 F1 British GP, with the Frenchman suffering an early loss of performance during Sunday’s race. With Hadjar losing significant front-end load, the 21 year-old had his front wing adjusted during his pit stop and…
Isack Hadjar described the 2026 F1 British GP as a ‘waste of a race.’ The Frenchman finished the race in P5 after a front wing issue cost him a shot at fighting Russell and co. harder, despite a strong start in the first couple of laps. Strong start undone by sudden loss of pace Isack…
Isack Hadjar has described Red Bull’s lack of pace at the 2026 F1 British GP as “frustrating” after he qualified fifth on the grid during Saturday’s Qualifying session. The Frenchman outqualified teammate Max Verstappen for the third time in 2026, setting a time nearly three tenths behind Mercedes’ George Russell, who starts P4 for Sunday’s…
Red Bull Racing had a mixed result after Sprint qualifying for the 2026 F1 British GP. Max Verstappen managed to squeeze himself into the top three, whereas Isack Hadjar had to settle for eighth. A bit disappointing for the Frenchman, who felt there was more in the tank. “Yeah it’s just very close to… I…
Team Principal of Red Bull, Laurent Mekies, now believes the team has taken a major step forward after the 2026 F1 Austrian GP, with the Frenchman claiming the team now has the pace to challenge for victories following its latest upgrades. Red Bull secured its strongest result of the season at the Red Bull Ring,…
Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar left the 2026 F1 Austrian GP pleased with the performance of the team’s upgrade package, as the Frenchman finished P6. Having qualified P8, he fought his way through the field to extend his points-scoring streak for four consecutive races. Despite teammate Max Verstappen finishing on the podium, Hadjar was encouraged by…
FP2 of the 2026 F1 Austrian GP left Isack Hadjar and Red Bull with plenty to analyse overnight after “struggling a lot” with balance issues and a Turn 3 problem, preventing the team from fully assessing its latest upgrade package. Speaking after the Friday running at the Red Bull Ring, Isack Hadjar and Technical Director…
As the fourth-fastest team on the grid, Laurent Mekies and Red Bull arrived at their home race, the 2026 F1 Austrian GP, with an extensive upgrade package. However, Red Bull’s critical FP1 testing phase was heavily compromised. Isack Hadjar suffered an early engine problem requiring a rapid change, while Max Verstappen was hit with garage-exit…
