Verstappen credits Hadjar for crucial tow in Belgian GP qualifying
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, qualified for the front row of the Belgian Grand Prix with significant assistance from teammate Isack Hadjar, who provided a "tow and a half" during qualifying. Hadjar will start at the back of the grid after taking various new power unit components. The Belgian GP is set for tomorrow.
- •Verstappen starts on the front row for the Belgian GP.
- •Hadjar helped Verstappen with a significant qualifying tow.
- •Hadjar will start at the back due to power unit changes.
- •The Belgian Grand Prix is scheduled for tomorrow.
- 4:21 PMAutosport — Verstappen: I wouldn't be on Belgian GP front row without Hadjar tow
"Max Verstappen praised Red Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar for delivering him "a tow and a half" in Formula 1 qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix, which he credited with helping him towards his front-row start for tomorrow's race. With Hadjar consigned to starting at the back of the grid on Sunday, having taken a series of new power unit components (primarily engine, turbo, and exhaust) outside of ...Keep reading
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