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Isack Hadjar has poured cold water on the idea of winning his maiden race for Red Bull at the F1 Australian Grand Prix.
Isack Hadjar tempered expectations of winning his first race for Red Bull at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, despite his strong qualifying performance placing him as the “best of the rest” behind Mercedes.
Despite the pressure of stepping into the second Red Bull seat and the weight of expectations following Verstappen’s crash, Hadjar remained calm and focused.
He expressed satisfaction with his qualifying session, noting improvements and ease in finding lap time even on used tires.
However, Hadjar acknowledged the lack of race-winning pace in his car compared to Mercedes, putting realistic expectations for the race.
Looking ahead, he emphasized the importance of continuous development and improvement over the course of the season for Red Bull to bridge the gap to the leading team.
