Isack Hadjar struggles with technical issues during Singapore F1 weekend
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 8:06 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Isack Hadjar faced a difficult Singapore Grand Prix weekend, starting with free practice where he finished 8th, almost 1.5 seconds behind the leader. In sprint qualifying, he placed 9th but had his only Q3 time disqualified due to track limits. During the sprint race, Hadjar was forced to retire on lap three due to a power unit failure. He managed to finish 10th in the main race after starting from the pit lane, despite reporting further engine issues. Hadjar expressed frustration over the mechanical problems and a lack of performance throughout the sessions.
- •Hadjar finishes 8th in FP1, 9th in sprint qualifying.
- •Retires from the sprint race after power unit failure on lap three.
- •Starts from the pit lane in the main race, finishing 10th.
- •Reports ongoing engine issues throughout the weekend.
- 8:06 AMMotorsport.com — “Just a disaster” – How Isack Hadjar’s nightmare Singapore F1 weekend unfolded
- 8:06 AMYahoo Sports — “Just a disaster” – How Isack Hadjar’s nightmare Singapore F1 weekend unfolded
"Free Practice 1 Position: 8thGap to leader: +1.449sGap to Verstappen: +0.717s Isack Hadjar felt uncomfortable from the get-go in the sole practice session of the sprint Singapore weekend. Shortly after FP1 began, the Frenchman complained that his Red Bull bottomed too much, especially in braking zones, and that his throttle pedal was slippery. Performance was lacking, as shown by his ...Keep reading
"“I could have stayed back in Paris, it would have been the same.” This throwaway comment says a lot about how calamitous Isack Hadjar’s Singapore Grand Prix weekend was, even though he scored a point. Here’s everything that went wrong, session by session
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 14, 2026, 8:06 AM“Just a disaster” – How Isack Hadjar’s nightmare Singapore F1 weekend unfolded
Free Practice 1 Position: 8thGap to leader: +1.449sGap to Verstappen: +0.717s Isack Hadjar felt uncomfortable from the get-go in the sole practice session of the sprint Singapore weekend. Shortly after FP1 began, the Frenchman complained that his Red Bull bottomed too much, especially in braking zones, and that his throttle pedal was slippery. Performance was lacking, as shown by his ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 8:06 AM“Just a disaster” – How Isack Hadjar’s nightmare Singapore F1 weekend unfolded
“I could have stayed back in Paris, it would have been the same.” This throwaway comment says a lot about how calamitous Isack Hadjar’s Singapore Grand Prix weekend was, even though he scored a point. Here’s everything that went wrong, session by session
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