Isack Hadjar describes dynamics with Max Verstappen at Red Bull after joining the main team in Formula 1
Isack Hadjar commented on his coexistence with Max Verstappen, his team partner at Red Bull, after joining the team and sharing the garage with the four-time Formula 1 world champion.
His debut in F1, initially with Racing Bulls, culminated in his rise to the Milton Keynes team. This change came after the performance of past drivers such as Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda in 2025, who faced constant challenges to approach Verstappen’s performance.
So far, Hadjar’s performance is promising. In contrast to Verstappen’s unquestionable dominance over previous teammates, the French driver has already managed to surpass him in two qualifying sessions and reached a distance of less than 0s12 on four other occasions.
In an interview with Motorsport.com, Hadjar was asked if Verstappen offered guidance or if the relationship between them was one of parity.
“Verstappen certainly doesn’t ask me for tips, but when I consult him, he always helps me. If I need any type of information, he is very accessible and attentive,” said Isack. “He doesn’t hide anything because he is fully aware of his own strength.”
However, the direct confrontation with Verstappen represents a major obstacle for Hadjar, who detailed the efforts necessary to at least get closer to his colleague’s level.
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“There really is no room for indolence,” he declared. “It’s as if, every time we enter the track, he records a lap at the highest level possible, and that makes you think: ‘Okay, I need to improve a lot in several aspects’ – and it requires an immense effort to reach or at least approach that level.”
“Whenever I’m driving, I understand that I must give my all, as his performance is extremely impressive,” he added.
The quest to match Verstappen caused some setbacks for Hadjar, including a collision with the wall that forced him to abandon the Miami Grand Prix and another collision with the barrier during free practice in Monaco.
When asked about his approach to mistakes, Hadjar commented in a relaxed tone: “The best thing is not to make them again. That’s the main goal.”
“It’s not always simple, but actually I don’t worry about it that much. I’m a young driver, in my second year, and mistakes happen now. The idea is that, when I have a car capable of competing in the world championship, these mistakes won’t happen again,” he explained.
“My attention is more focused on my own performance. I have the opportunity to compare myself with the main drivers on the grid. That’s what I focus on currently”, he concluded.
