Isack Hadjar qualifies fourth in Baku, cites missed races as lost opportunity
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Isack Hadjar qualified fourth in Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a strong performance during qualifying on September 25. The Red Bull driver expressed confidence that had he not missed the last three races, he would have qualified second. In his comments, he noted the need for more laps to fine-tune his performance. The event continues with further sessions and the race day approaching.
- •Hadjar qualified fourth in Azerbaijan.
- •He believes he could have been second without missed races.
- •The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is underway.
- 2:36 PMMotorsport.com — Isack Hadjar bullish: If I hadn't missed three races, I'd be second on the grid
"Isack Hadjar qualified fourth in Baku with a strong performance in qualifying - but believes there was more on the table for him and Red Bull on Friday in Azerbaijan. Had he not missed the last three weekends, he's adamant, he would have been second. “Nothing outstanding," he said of his session to the media, including Motorsport.com. "I just feel like I just need more laps in the car to ...Keep reading
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