Mekies calls Hadjar's Brazil drive his best for Red Bull

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies said Isack Hadjar's performance at the São Paulo Grand Prix was the best of his races with the team. Hadjar finished third after starting fifth, giving Red Bull a double podium alongside Max Verstappen, who recovered from 21st to second.

Mekies pointed to Hadjar's pure pace on dry and intermediate tyres and his racecraft in difficult conditions as the key factors. He said the Frenchman has continued to raise the bar this season, which is why Red Bull confirmed him for 2027.

The race also featured a team order on lap 38, when Hadjar was asked to let Verstappen pass while Verstappen chased race leader Lando Norris. Mekies said a swap back would have been made had the car stayed in position.