Isack Hadjar discusses early concerns with Red Bull Ford engine performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:13 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Isack Hadjar shared his initial apprehension regarding the Red Bull Ford power unit during pre-season testing as he prepares for the Singapore Grand Prix. Despite initial concerns about the ambitious new engine, Hadjar expressed satisfaction with the team's progress after overcoming early difficulties. The Red Bull team recently celebrated its first victory of the season, showcasing their development since launching the new engine program. Hadjar acknowledged the challenges of being less influential on engine development compared to chassis work, but appreciated the team's talent and efforts in addressing the initial issues.
- •Hadjar initially worried about the engine's performance during pre-season testing.
- •Red Bull recently recorded its first victory of the season.
- •The team has made significant progress since launching the new engine program.
- •Hadjar emphasized his reliance on the engineering team for engine development.
- 8:13 AMYahoo Sports — Hadjar recalls alarming first impression of RBPT engine: 'This is gonna be a long season'
"Isack Hadjar has expressed his delight with the performance of the Red Bull Ford power unit, particularly given that it is only the first year of an extremely ambitious project. The Frenchman also admitted that his first experience with the engine during pre-season testing initially left him concerned about what lay ahead.
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