Hadjar challenges Verstappen in Red Bull's second seat this season

Isack Hadjar has taken on the second seat at Red Bull for the 2026 F1 season, showing promising performance against teammate Max Verstappen. Data indicates that Hadjar's average qualifying delta to Verstappen is just over 0.1 seconds, making him the closest teammate to Verstappen since Daniel Ricciardo in 2017. Current points gap between Hadjar and Verstappen stands at 41 points after 11 rounds. The statistics suggest a differing outcome compared to previous seasons, where drivers have faced larger deficits. As the season continues, it remains to be seen if Hadjar can maintain his competitive edge.