French driver Isack Hadjar suffered a serious accident this Friday morning during the first free practice session for Grande Prêmio of Mônaco. The competitor lost control of the single-seater shortly after surpassing the 30-minute mark of activity on the Monte Carlo street track. The impact against the protection occurred on one of the fastest sections of the European urban circuit.
The Red Bull Racing team car jumped as it passed the curb at the exit of the Piscina complex. The movement completely destabilized the rear of the vehicle. Sem grip, the French pilot became a passenger inside the cockpit itself. The car headed straight towards the outer protective wall. The side impact severely damaged the structure of the Angolan-Austrian car.
Danos structural elements in Red Bull Racing’s car worry mechanics
The force of the collision immediately destroyed the suspension on the right side of the car driven by Isack Hadjar. One of the wheels detached from the chassis and rolled across the asphalt road. Race inspectors had to collect the debris quickly to avoid further accidents with other competitors on the grid. The technical damage was high for the Milton Keynes team’s garage.
The team’s engineers began evaluating the remaining components shortly after the tow truck returned the vehicle to the Monegasque pits. The main concern lies in the condition of the gearbox. The component received much of the energy resulting from the sharp impact against the guardrail. Caso part replacement is necessary, the mechanics will have to work extra hard for the second free practice.
- The pilot lost control when touching the inside curb
- The collision occurred exactly at the exit of Piscina’s S
- The right front suspension was completely torn off in the impact.
- Componentes transmission will be evaluated by team engineers
- Track inspectors raised the red flag to clean the track
French Piloto leaves the cockpit uninjured after the strong impact
Apesar due to the violence of the raid on Monte Carlo’s circuit, Isack Hadjar did not suffer any bodily injuries. The young competitor turned off the electronic systems on the dashboard and removed the steering wheel on his own. Ele managed to get out of the cockpit of the destroyed car without the need for intervention from Federação Internacional’s doctors.
Max Verstappen’s teammate walked steadily through the escape area. Ele signaled to the stands that he was physically fine before entering the organization’s support vehicle. The integrity of the chassis survival cell prevented the driver’s legs from absorbing the impact of sudden deceleration against the metal barrier.
Impacto in preparation schedule for classification in Mônaco
The loss of track time represents a huge strategic loss for Isack Hadjar in the tightest weekend on the calendar. The urban layout of Mônaco requires maximum mileage for the rider to gain confidence near walls. Sem the final minutes of the first session, the Frenchman will begin the next training session at a clear technical disadvantage.
Strategists will need to reorganize the entire soft tire testing and race simulation schedule. The focus now shifts entirely to rebuilding the team’s number two car. Mechanics race against the clock to ensure the spare or repaired chassis is ready before the pits open for the second free session of the day.