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Verstappen and Hadjar discuss tow strategy ahead of Belgian Grand Prix

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 4:50 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Verstappen and Hadjar discuss tow strategy ahead of Belgian Grand Prix

Summary

Max Verstappen starts second in Qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, assisted by teammate Isack Hadjar. Hadjar, who will begin the race from the back of the grid due to power unit changes, provided a tow for Verstappen during Q3. Despite not setting a time himself, Hadjar believes helping Verstappen was beneficial for the team. Verstappen was pleased with the overall performance, finishing more than three tenths behind polesitter Kimi Antonelli. The Belgian Grand Prix race is scheduled for Sunday.

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Key Details

•Max Verstappen qualifies second for the Belgian Grand Prix.
•Isack Hadjar starts at the back due to power unit changes.
•Hadjar provided a tow to Verstappen in the final sector.
•Verstappen finished over three tenths behind Kimi Antonelli.
•The Belgian Grand Prix race takes place on Sunday.

What they're saying

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Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar have reflected on Red Bull's tow strategy during Qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, with the latter suggesting it was "the right thing to do".
— Formula1.comby Formula 1

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