P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen finished second ahead of Isack Hadjar in the Dutch Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen praised Isack Hadjar’s impressive performance at the Dutch Grand Prix, calling his maiden F1 podium “fantastic” during a breakout day for the Racing Bulls driver. Hadjar secured a remarkable third-place finish in only his 14th start, defending against rivals like Charles Leclerc and George Russell after starting from fourth. Lando Norris’s late retirement elevated Hadjar to third place, marking Racing Bulls’ first podium and the second Red Bull team’s first since Pierre Gasly in 2021. Verstappen commended Hadjar’s strong rookie season and potential promotion to Red Bull for 2026, expressing admiration for his racecraft and the team’s efforts. Regarding a hypothetical future partnership, the two joked about joining forces, with Verstappen teasingly expressing reluctance and Hadjar humorously claiming he doesn’t want to be alongside Max because he doesn’t like him.
