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Isack Hadjar apologises to Charles Leclerc as he admits Canadian GP penalties were fair
Isack Hadjar has apologized to Charles Leclerc and admitted that his two penalties during the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix were justified.
Despite receiving penalties, including a 10-second stop/go penalty, Hadjar achieved his best result of the season, finishing fifth, just two places behind his teammate Max Verstappen.
He acknowledged the significant time gap between himself and Verstappen during the race, highlighting a lack of pace and struggling to match the performance from Saturday’s qualifying.
Hadjar expressed discomfort and confusion during the race, stating that he felt similar to his performance in the first practice session of the weekend.
Reflecting on the incident with Leclerc, where he made multiple defensive moves, Hadjar took responsibility and apologized for the confusion that led to the near-miss moment on the track.
His comments suggest a mix of regret for the incidents and frustration with his performance, as he aims to address the challenges faced during the Grand Prix weekend.
