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Isack Hadjar has enjoyed a positive start to life in F1 – but he once feared he would never be given the opportunity to impress.
Isack Hadjar expressed his initial fears of not reaching Formula 1 due to a tough first season in Formula 2. Despite a challenging start, he progressed from a successful Formula 3 season to compete in F2 with Hitech. Following a challenging rookie year in F2, Hadjar’s improved performance in the subsequent season paved the way for his promotion to F1. Throughout his F1 debut, Hadjar has shown impressive skills but attributes his innate speed and talent rather than enhanced driving capabilities from lower categories. Supported by Helmut Marko, Hadjar overcame setbacks and is now being linked to a Red Bull seat for next season alongside Max Verstappen. The French driver credits both mental strength and strong support for his successful journey to F1.
