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“He has actually surprised everyone, probably not himself, but I mean maybe has surprised himself, I don’t know, but I’ve been impressed.”
In 1996, F1 driver Damon Hill praised Isack Hadjar for his “emotional strength” and surprising everyone during his rookie year.
Isack Hadjar has emerged as a standout performer in the 2025 F1 season, consistently outshining teammate Liam Lawson.
Despite a challenging start in Australia where he crashed on the formation lap, Hadjar has shown remarkable improvement and resilience.
Hadjar’s determination and mental fortitude have been evident, with standout performances even after setbacks like in Monaco.
The possibility of Hadjar joining Max Verstappen at Red Bull in the future is being speculated, though Red Bull may be cautious given their history of struggling with driver partnerships.
Red Bull’s focus is on improving the car’s performance to ensure a fair competition if Hadjar is promoted to the team alongside Verstappen.
