Hadjar calls Sao Paulo conditions his most challenging yet

Isack Hadjar described his third podium of the season as the most challenging conditions he has faced in Formula One after finishing third at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos. The Red Bull driver briefly climbed to second place during a race that saw changing weather.

Hadjar struggled during the middle part of his first Intermediate-tyre stint, when he could not power out of corners and George Russell passed him. He said the situation improved after switching to Soft tyres, with Red Bull finding strong competitiveness on the slick compound through to the end of the race.

Hadjar also fought with Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli as the rain returned in the closing stages. He said he was very happy with the result given his limited experience in the sport.