Isack Hadjar, the recently promoted driver of Red Bull Racing, expresses his disbelief at his rise to one of the most prominent teams in Formula 1. After a promising season with the Racing Bulls, Hadjar joins the reigning champion, Max Verstappen, in a new challenge for his career.
The 21-year-old driver articulated his feelings in a recent interview, stating that he still feels as if he is dreaming. ‘Loving my experiences in karting and with constant pressure throughout my journey, it’s now hard to assimilate that I work for one of the top teams in the championship. I can’t help but ‘pinch myself’ to make sure it’s real,’ he said.
Hadjar has started the 2026 season decently, currently occupying the twelfth position in the drivers’ standings with four points, while Verstappen is ninth with twelve points. Although the team has struggled in the past to find a second driver who can match Verstappen’s performance, Hadjar remains optimistic about his opportunities to contribute to the team’s performance.
The next championship event will be the Miami Grand Prix, which will take place from May 1 to 3. Hadjar faces this challenge with a mindset focused on performance and personal improvement, participating in a competition where pressure is always high.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
