Isack Hadjar aims to improve Red Bull's race starts in Austria
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Isack Hadjar is focused on improving his race starts as Red Bull prepares for the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend. The team has struggled significantly with race starts, often losing positions due to difficulties in adapting to their new Red Bull-Ford Powertrains power unit. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for both Hadjar and Red Bull as they seek a stronger performance during the event. The Austrian Grand Prix is set to take place on June 26, 2026.
- •Isack Hadjar competes in the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend.
- •Red Bull struggles with race starts this season.
- •The team faces difficulties with the new power unit.
- •Hadjar has a high tally of lost positions at starts.
- 1:15 PMMotorsport.com — The staggering statistic behind Isack Hadjar's and Red Bull's poor 2026 F1 starts
"If Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar has one priority for this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, it's for the Frenchman and his team to avoid adding to his enormous tally of lost positions at the start of a grand prix. Race starts have been an Achilles heel for Red Bull and its sister team Racing Bulls as they get up to speed with the brand-new power unit from Red Bull-Ford Powertrains ...Keep reading
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