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Felipe Massa has shared his thoughts on Isack Hadjar’s debut season in F1 and why it is the right time for him to step up to Red Bull.
Felipe Massa believes Isack Hadjar has made the move to Red Bull at the opportune time, with the significant reset of F1 regulations and the introduction of new cars for the 2026 season. The former F1 driver commended Hadjar’s impressive debut season with Racing Bulls, leading to his promotion to partner Max Verstappen. Massa sees this as a promising chance for the 21-year-old given the fresh start with RB22. Despite acknowledging the pressure of racing alongside Verstappen at Red Bull, Massa trusts Hadjar’s ability to translate his learning into performance. He questions whether Red Bull, under new leadership and rule changes, will be able to resolve the struggles in their second seat and expresses optimism for Hadjar’s prospects in a less complex car environment.
