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Isack Hadjar crashes in Monaco GP FP1, red flags session

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:18 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Isack Hadjar crashes in Monaco GP FP1, red flags session

Summary

Isack Hadjar crashed during the first practice session for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, prompting a red flag with about 24 minutes remaining in the 60-minute session. The incident occurred as he lost control at the exit of the Swimming Pool chicane, resulting in significant damage to his Red Bull car. Hadjar described the crash as unexpected and indicated that he was improving his confidence before the incident. Despite the setback, he managed to return and finish the second practice session in P6, just over one second behind the fastest time set by Lewis Hamilton.

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Key Details

•Hadjar crashed with 24 minutes left in FP1, causing a red flag.
•The crash occurred at the Swimming Pool chicane.
•His car suffered damage, requiring repairs before FP2.
•Hadjar finished second practice in P6, over a second off the lead.
•Veteran Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in FP2.

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12:18 PMMotorsport.com — Isack Hadjar crashes out of Monaco GP FP1 causing red flag

What they're saying

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Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar has crashed out of the first practice session ahead of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix. The red flag was waved with just under 24 minutes remaining of the 60-minute session after the French-Algerian driver crashed into the wall at the exit of the Swimming Pool chicane. The car oversteered through the right turn, and while Hadjar steered against it, he ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com