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Isack Hadjar discusses relationship with teammate Max Verstappen

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 10:23 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Isack Hadjar discusses relationship with teammate Max Verstappen

Summary

Isack Hadjar reflected on his relationship with Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen after joining the team for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Hadjar, who graduated to Red Bull following a strong debut campaign, has outqualified Verstappen twice and has been competitive in other sessions. He noted the challenges of matching Verstappen's high level of performance, acknowledging the pressure it brings. Despite some driving errors, including crashes in Miami and Monaco, Hadjar emphasized his focus on self-improvement and learning from mistakes.

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Key Details

•Hadjar joined Red Bull alongside Verstappen in 2026.
•He has outqualified Verstappen twice this season.
•Hadjar emphasizes the challenge of matching Verstappen's pace.
•He has made driving errors but remains focused on improvement.
•Hadjar values the guidance Verstappen provides when asked.

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Isack Hadjar has reflected on his relationship with Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen after he joined the team alongside the four-time Formula 1 world champion. Hadjar’s convincing maiden F1 campaign earned him a graduation to the Milton Keynes-based outfit, after previous drivers repeatedly struggled to even come close to Verstappen’s level – including Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda in ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com