Isack Hadjar brings delayed Zandvoort helmet to Baku for F1 return
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will return to the Formula 1 grid at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, sporting the special helmet design originally commissioned for the Dutch Grand Prix. The delayed debut of the helmet follows a three-race absence for the French-Algerian driver after he sustained a wrist injury during the summer break. Having now recovered, he will step into the cockpit ...…
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - SEPTEMBER 23: Red Bull has officially extended Isack Hadjar's contract for the 2027 Formula 1 season, following his return from a wrist injury that forced him to miss three races earlier this year. Team principal Laurent Mekies expressed excitement about continuing their partnership with the young driver, noting his strong performance both on and off the track during his second Formula 1 season.
Hadjar himself acknowledged his dedication to the team and his eagerness to learn and improve, stating that he is constantly striving to push himself further. The extension cements Red Bull's efforts to secure a teammate alongside Max Verstappen, following a series of unsuccessful attempts to find the right driver for the position.
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