Isack Hadjar takes blame for George Russell collision at Mexico GP
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 10:32 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Isack Hadjar has accepted responsibility for his collision with George Russell during the Mexico GP on November 3, 2026. Hadjar, who qualified seventh, managed to gain two positions at the start but was involved in an incident with Russell on Turn 6, resulting in Russell receiving a 10-second penalty. Hadjar expressed frustration, stating that he felt the incident ruined his race even though he finished with two points. He later noted struggles with overtaking during the race and highlighted a need to improve in future events, having scored only 11 points in the last three races.
- •Hadjar finished seventh at the Mexico GP despite the collision.
- •The incident took place on lap one, affecting both drivers' races.
- •Hadjar expressed frustration over his recent performance, scoring limited points.
- •Russell received a 10-second penalty for his role in the collision.
- •Hadjar acknowledged he could have performed better in qualifying.
- 10:32 AMMotorsport.com — Isack Hadjar blames himself for George Russell clash that “ruined” his Mexico GP
- 10:32 AMYahoo Sports — Isack Hadjar blames himself for George Russell clash that “ruined” his Mexico GP
"Isack Hadjar has taken some responsibility for his collision with George Russell at Formula 1’s Mexico GP, in which he miraculously scored two points. Hadjar qualified down in seventh at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, two tenths and three spots away from Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen, but gained two positions courtesy of a decent start. The Frenchman was holding off Russell, but ...Keep reading
"There are several reasons why Hadjar feels he could have avoided the collision, which Russell was penalised for
Sources
External links- Motorsport.comNov 3, 2026, 10:32 AMIsack Hadjar blames himself for George Russell clash that “ruined” his Mexico GP
Isack Hadjar has taken some responsibility for his collision with George Russell at Formula 1’s Mexico GP, in which he miraculously scored two points. Hadjar qualified down in seventh at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, two tenths and three spots away from Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen, but gained two positions courtesy of a decent start. The Frenchman was holding off Russell, but ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 10:32 AMIsack Hadjar blames himself for George Russell clash that “ruined” his Mexico GP
There are several reasons why Hadjar feels he could have avoided the collision, which Russell was penalised for
Original 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•Nov 3, 2026, 7:34 AMKimi Antonelli reveals why he won’t take number 1 for the 2027 F1 season
F1•Nov 2, 2026, 9:30 PM‘Distraught’ Russell skips media duties after Kimi Antonelli title win
F1•Nov 2, 2026, 9:30 PMHamilton Says He Could Have Gone ‘All Kamikaze’ on Leclerc at Silverstone
F1•Nov 2, 2026, 9:26 PMCadillac’s F1 Team Could Be Sold for $3B, After TWG Said It Wasn’t for Sale
F1•Nov 2, 2026, 5:43 PMWolff hails Antonelli as a ‘role model’ for new breed of racing driver
F1•Nov 2, 2026, 5:13 PMHow Mercedes can win the 2026 F1 constructors' championship at the Brazilian GP