P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull has cast its verdict on Isack Hadjar’s Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
Isack Hadjar achieved his best finish of the 2026 Formula 1 season with Red Bull at the Canadian Grand Prix, finishing fifth despite facing a double penalty. The 21-year-old French driver’s performance marked his strongest result since moving up from Racing Bulls. Hadjar received a 10-second penalty for questionable defense against Charles Leclerc and another for not slowing down enough under yellow flags. Despite the penalties, Hadjar’s final position remained unaffected. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secured third place, giving the team their first podium finish of a challenging season. Hadjar expressed confusion over his pace struggles during the race and apologized to Leclerc for his aggressive defense. Ultimately, he accepted the penalties as fair and expressed determination to understand and improve his performance.
