Isack Hadjar shows strong performance in second Red Bull car
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Isack Hadjar's performances with Red Bull Racing demonstrate improvements in the team's second car, according to team principal Laurent Mekies. Hadjar, in his inaugural season with Red Bull, has taken over the role following a rotation of drivers including Sergio Perez and Liam Lawson. His results are reflective of Red Bull addressing previous weaknesses in their lineup. The team continues to build on this progress as the season unfolds.
- •Hadjar promoted after one year with Racing Bulls.
- •Mekies cites improvements in the second car's performance.
- •The team has seen high turnover with previous drivers.
- •Performance reflects efforts to strengthen the lineup.
- •Red Bull aims to maintain competitive results moving forward.
- 1:44 PMRacer — Hadjar proves second Red Bull car is no longer a weakness - Mekies
"Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies believes Isack Hadjar’s peformances and results show the team is successfully addressing a past weakness with its second car.Hadjar was promoted after just one year at Racing Bulls to partner Max Verstappen this year, following a high turnover that saw Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
F1•Sep 24, 2026, 5:00 PMAntonelli suffers hydraulics issue as Russell tops first Baku practice
F1•Sep 24, 2026, 3:36 PMLando Norris: McLaren’s Baku deficit is a “knife in the heart”
F1•Sep 24, 2026, 3:34 PMCadillac makes three major tech hires including former Red Bull design chief
F1•Sep 24, 2026, 3:03 PMJamie Chadwick reflects on "surreal" maiden Williams F1 test
F1•Sep 24, 2026, 1:45 PMLewis Hamilton summoned to F1 stewards after Azerbaijan GP incident
F1•Sep 24, 2026, 11:50 AMRed Bull officially locks in Verstappen’s team-mate for the 2027 season
