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Isack Hadjar talks through the “special” lap that put him on the second row of the grid at Zandvoort.
Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar qualified fourth for the Dutch Grand Prix, claiming it was his best lap in a Formula 1 car. Making it through Q3 with Liam Lawson, Hadjar stunned others with a fast time of 1m09.208s, outpacing top drivers like George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
Zandvoort marked Hadjar’s best F1 qualifying, surpassing his Monaco Grand Prix fifth place. Hadjar expressed satisfaction with the car’s performance during media interviews, crediting it for his success in qualifying.
Optimistic about the race, Hadjar will start beside Max Verstappen, expecting a challenging but exciting competition. Despite potential challenges, Hadjar remains confident in the VCARB 02’s long-run speed.
Acknowledging the likelihood of being overtaken on Sunday, Hadjar is prepared to face tough competition but is determined to race smartly.
