Formula 1: Mechanical failure takes Hadjar out of the top 6 with two laps to go at the Qatar GP By Janderson Luiz
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Isack Hadjar abandoned the GP of Catar of The driver of the Racing Bulls was running in sixth place in the race held in the Circuito Internacional of Lusail on November 30, 2025.
The failure caused a flat tire and additional damage to the car. Hadjar was classified 18th for completing more than 90% of the distance.
Liam Lawson, his teammate, finished ninth and secured two points for Racing Bulls in Mundial from Construtores from Fórmula 1.
The race was won by Max Verstappen, from Red Bull, followed by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, from McLaren.
Start and recovery of Hadjar
Hadjar started in sixth place. In the first lap, he dropped to eighth place.
The team performed an efficient pit stop. The Frenchman came out ahead of George Russell, of Mercedes.
The turn of Fernando Alonso, from Aston Martin, gave another position to the driver of Racing Bulls.
Hadjar maintained sixth place for most of the final stint.
Decisive mechanical problem
The vibration in the left endplate started about ten laps before the end. Hadjar started to avoid the internal curbs to reduce the impact.
On lap 56, the piece completely detached. The left front tire then went flat.
The car suffered damage to the suspension and floor. Hadjar was ordered to pull over safely.
The driver completed enough laps and was classified, but without points.
Score of Lawson on Fórmula 1
Lawson started in 12th place. Ganhou positions in the chaotic start.
The New Zealander adopted a one-stop strategy. Manteve constant pace in the intermediate field.
He crossed the line in ninth place. The two points keep Racing Bulls in sixth place from Mundial of Construtores.
The team has 92 points. The advantage over Aston Martin remains at 12 points.
Official position of Racing Bulls
Laurent Mekies, team leader, classified the incident as “a breakdown that simply cannot happen”. Ele publicly apologized to Hadjar.
Mekies highlighted the lost potential. Sixth place would be worth eight important points in the fight for sixth place in the championship.
Racing Bulls has already started an internal investigation into the endplate failure.
Fórmula 1’s upcoming appointments
The 2025 season ends with two races. The Abu Dhabi GP takes place on December 7th.
Racing Bulls seeks to confirm sixth position in Mundial of Construtores.
Hadjar and Lawson compete for the last available places on the 2026 grid.