Hadjar eager for more after strong Red Bull debut season

Isack Hadjar says he feels sad that the 2026 Formula 1 season is nearing its end, and believes he still has plenty left to give. The 22-year-old Frenchman has collected three podium finishes in his debut year with Red Bull, and has become a valuable partner to Max Verstappen.

Hadjar said the cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, along with a wrist injury that caused him to miss three races, meant he spent much of the year waiting to drive. He said he feels he has a lot left in the tank and hopes to go a long way this year.

Team boss Laurent Mekies praised Hadjar's performance in Brazil, calling it the best race he has done with the team in terms of pure pace. Mekies also pointed to the consistency of his development as a factor in the decision to retain him for 2027.