Isack Hadjar has shared details about his relationship with his teammate Max Verstappen, after joining Red Bull Racing in his second season of Formula 1.
After a promising debut in his first campaign in F1, Hadjar ascended to the well-known Milton Keynes team, a step that other drivers like Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda failed to achieve. His performance has been notable, and he has managed to surpass Verstappen in qualifying on two occasions, standing out by being just 0.12 seconds behind his lap in four other races.
In a recent interview, Hadjar commented on his exchange with Verstappen, noting that “he doesn’t seek advice, but is very open when I ask for it.” He acknowledged the impact of competing alongside one of the greatest drivers in history, emphasizing that “there’s no time to be lazy” and the intensity that this entails.
The pressure to keep up with Verstappen has led Hadjar to make some mistakes, such as the one he suffered at the Miami Grand Prix and another incident in Monaco. Referring to how he manages these errors, he said with a smile: “The ideal is not to repeat them. I’m young, this is my second year and I’m learning. When I have a car to be world champion, I won’t make the same mistakes.”
Although he acknowledges the difficulty of competing at this level, Hadjar remains focused on comparing himself with the best, ensuring that it is crucial for his growth as a driver. “I am more focused on my performance and the challenges that it entails, than on my past mistakes,” he concluded.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
