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Isack Hadjar criticizes Red Bull's performance after poor starts

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:29 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Isack Hadjar criticizes Red Bull's performance after poor starts

Summary

Ahead of the fourth sprint race of the season on July 4, 2026, Isack Hadjar voiced frustration with Red Bull's starts, indicating that both he and Max Verstappen struggled to gain positions following poor launches. Verstappen had anticipated a race filled with pressure from competitors George Russell and Charles Leclerc. The race has yet to conclude, with Hadjar’s comments reflecting ongoing challenges faced by the team.

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By the Numbers

•Isack Hadjar criticized Red Bull for losing positions at the race start.
•Max Verstappen expected constant pressure from rivals during the race.
•The fourth sprint race is ongoing, with both drivers struggling early on.
•Hadjar’s comments highlight team performance issues that need addressing.

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1:29 PMMotorsport.com — "No point going to a race knowing you'll lose four places" – Isack Hadjar slams Red Bull starts

What they're saying

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Ahead of the fourth sprint race of the season, Max Verstappen had already predicted that he would spend most of the race looking in his mirrors, particularly at George Russell and Charles Leclerc. The four-time world champion proved to be right, although another poor start was not part of the script. Both Verstappen and team-mate Isack Hadjar got away badly, after which the latter made no ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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