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Isack Hadjar handed ‘100% convinced’ boost after stepping into ‘different universe’
Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer disclosed that former Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko had full confidence in Isack Hadjar’s abilities, despite the challenges of transitioning to Formula 1. Hadjar, who finished F2 championship as runner-up just over 13 months ago, has made significant progress and will be Max Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull this season. The team, led by Laurent Mekies at the time, along with Racing Bulls team boss Alan Permane, identified Hadjar’s potential during a test session at Imola last January. Bayer highlighted Hadjar’s strong dedication and work ethic, acknowledging the immense leap required moving from F2 to F1. The team’s initial assessments, positive feedback from mentors, and Marko’s conviction all point towards Hadjar’s promising future in Formula 1.
