Isack Hadjar impressed during his return to Formula 1 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku by securing a podium finish, following a wrist injury sustained during the summer break.
Laurent Mekies, Red Bull team director, praised Hadjar’s performance as “exceptional.” He particularly highlighted the French driver’s ability to quickly regain his feel for the car without pain on a demanding circuit that leaves no room for error.
Hadjar progressed calmly throughout the weekend, qualifying fourth ahead of his teammate Max Verstappen, and finishing third after a late mistake by Oscar Piastri in the final laps.
Mekies also emphasized Hadjar’s maturity and emotional control, noting that he chose not to challenge Verstappen early in the race to preserve both cars.
Finally, Hadjar has been confirmed for the 2027 season with Red Bull, following a second year in F1 marked by steady progress and his first podium at Monaco.