“Just a disaster” – How Isack Hadjar’s nightmare Singapore F1 weekend unfolded
Free Practice 1 Position: 8thGap to leader: +1.449sGap to Verstappen: +0.717s Isack Hadjar felt uncomfortable from the get-go in the sole practice session of the sprint Singapore weekend. Shortly after FP1 began, the Frenchman complained that his Red Bull bottomed too much, especially in braking zones, and that his throttle pedal was slippery. Performance was lacking, as shown by his ... Keep…
Isack Hadjar began the Singapore F1 weekend with a disappointing performance in Free Practice 1, feeling uncomfortable in his Red Bull. His inability to secure a lap time in qualifying led to a ninth-place start in the sprint race. However, he was overtaken by Pierre Gasly and Oliver Bearman early on before retiring due to a power unit failure on lap three.
Hadjar's day took a turn for the worse when his car caught fire, describing it as "just a disaster." The 22-year-old's issues continued into qualifying, where he faced another breakdown, leaving him without a qualifying position. Despite his struggles, Hadjar expressed frustration over the repeated technical issues affecting his car.
His race in the main Grand Prix was limited to just five laps, but he managed to finish in 10th place overall. Hadjar acknowledged his mechanics' hard work but emphasized the need for a more reliable car to compete for podium finishes.
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