Isack Hadjar criticizes performance in wet conditions at Malaysian Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Isack Hadjar experienced difficulties during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on October 4, starting from the eighth position due to an engine penalty. His race began poorly when he drove off track during the formation lap amidst wet conditions. Hadjar expressed frustration, describing the car as 'horrible' and lamenting issues with the battery. His struggles reflect ongoing challenges faced by the Red Bull team this season.
- •Hadjar started eighth due to an engine penalty.
- •He drove off track during the formation lap.
- •The race was held under wet conditions.
- •Hadjar criticized his car's performance and battery issues.
- •Struggles continue for Red Bull this season.
- 2:00 PMMotorsport.com — “It’s a joke” – Isack Hadjar rues ‘disastrous’ race in “horrible” car with “no battery”
"Isack Hadjar has labelled his Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia struggles as a “joke”, having experienced curious struggles with his Red Bull Formula 1 car on Sunday. Starting from eighth on the grid due to an engine penalty, Hadjar’s day was tricky from the get-go as he suffered a trip through the gravel on the initial formation lap, on a wet track. The Frenchman made the most of ...Keep reading
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