Mekies praises Hadjar after a strong 2026 Australian GP weekend despite a battery issue that compromised the Red Bull driver's start
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Mekies praises Hadjar despite battery issue setback at 2026 F1 Australian GP

Speaking to print media after the race, Laurent Mekies reflected on Isack Hadjar’s difficult end to a promising weekend at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, after a battery charge issue on the formation lap compromised the rookie’s start. The Red Bull driver had shown strong pace from the very beginning in Melbourne and qualified third,…

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Isack Hadjar’s first race for Red Bull at the 2026 F1 Australian GP ended in retirement after struggling with energy management during the race.
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Hadjar reflects on battery issues after retirement from the 2026 F1 Australian GP

Isack Hadjar’s 2026 F1 Australian GP ended in retirement after battery issues plagued his Red Bull debut race. The French driver started third after a strong qualifying performance but suffered problems from the formation lap onwards. Speaking in the print media pen after his retirement, Hadjar explained the battery drainage issues that compromised his race…

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Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar parking at the third spot at the 2026 F1 Australian GP qualifying in Albert Park
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Hadjar on stellar P3 for Red Bull in 2026 F1 Australian GP qualifying

Isack Hadjar speaks after his impressive P3 debut with Red Bull at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, delivering one of the standout performances of qualifying at Albert Park. The 20-year-old Frenchman, promoted to Oracle Red Bull Racing for the 2026 season, placed third on the grid, outpacing the Ferraris and McLarens.  George Russell took pole…

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Isack Hadjar, Red Bull, during the F1 Australian GP, 2026 FP2
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Verstappen and Hadjar hope to resolve issues faced by Red Bull in FP2 at 2026 F1 Australian GP

During second free practice at the Albert Park Circuit ahead of the 2026 F1 Australian GP, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen managed to finish 6th after taking 13 laps, while teammate Isack Hadjar took 9th with 28 laps.  Verstappen struggled with many issues during FP2 at the 2026 F1 Australian GP After finishing third in…

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Adrian Campos shares how Campos Racing develops young drivers, creating clear pathways to F1 and nurturing the next generation of talent.
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“We want to help drivers reach F1”: Adrián Campos Jr on building pathways for young talent at Campos Racing

For Campos Racing Team Principal Adrián Campos Jr, success has never been measured solely by trophies, but by preparing young drivers for the pinnacle of motorsport, Formula 1 (F1). That vision came to fruition last season when Isack Hadjar completed his progression through the junior ranks and earned his place on the Formula 1 grid….

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