Isack Hadjar struggles amid mechanical failures at Monaco Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
During the Monaco Grand Prix on June 7, Isack Hadjar faces severe mechanical issues as Red Bull's Max Verstappen retires early from the race. Hadjar's car suffers a total loss of engine braking and gear functionality, leaving him unable to navigate critical corners safely. Reports indicate that he is trapped in a failing vehicle, with team engineers acknowledging no immediate fix is available. The situation escalates as Hadjar warns that the engine is on the verge of catastrophic failure, leaving uncertainties about the race's outcome. As the remaining laps unfold, Red Bull monitors the timing screens closely for any developments.
- •Max Verstappen retires early from the Monaco Grand Prix.
- •Isack Hadjar is the only Red Bull driver remaining on track.
- •Hadjar reports losing critical engine braking and gear functionality.
- •Team engineers confirm they have no immediate fix for the issues.
- •Hadjar warns of potential catastrophic failure of his car.
- 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — Red Bull Crisis Deepens for Hadjar: “Something Is Going To Explode”
"The Monaco Grand Prix has just turned into an absolute, unmitigated nightmare for Red Bull. With Max Verstappen officially retiring from the race early, the Milton Keynes squad’s entire weekend survival suddenly fell squarely onto the shoulders of Isack Hadjar.…
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