Isack Hadjar secures podium despite car issues at Monaco Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:56 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Isack Hadjar finished on the podium at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 7, 2026, despite struggling with significant mechanical issues throughout the race. The young French driver dealt with challenges in drivability and power loss in his Red Bull, managing to navigate the streets of Monte Carlo under duress. Hadjar's performance was particularly remarkable given the team's struggles in initial practice sessions. His finish was bolstered by penalties to other competitors, demonstrating his resilience in a tough racing environment.
- •Hadjar faced major drivability issues early in the race.
- •His car struggled with limited power, affecting straight-line speed.
- •He took risks in high-speed corners to maintain competitive pace.
- •Hadjar's earlier practice performance showed poor confidence.
- •Red Bull's other driver, Max Verstappen, also faced car difficulties.
- 3:56 PMYahoo Sports — Isack Hadjar: “Never Had to Send It So Much” to Salvage Miraculous Monaco Podium
"Against every single mechanical statistic and a pit wall that explicitly told him there was no technical fix for his dying car, Isack Hadjar has done the absolute unthinkable. After spending the better part of the afternoon screaming over the…
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