P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Isack Hadjar was complimentary of the work Red Bull has done with its 2026 F1 car so far
Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar, transitioning to the main team after a successful rookie season, finds the 2026 Formula 1 car easier to push to the limit than last year’s model following the Bahrain test. Despite limited testing in Red Bull’s 2025 car, Hadjar already feels that the new car is lighter and more agile, especially in high-speed corners. Impressively, the team has achieved high mileage with its new Ford engine and shown promising performance. Though rivals talk up Red Bull’s potential, the team believes Mercedes holds an edge and may be sandbagging. Testing will continue in Bahrain next week before the season opener in Australia in March.
