An In-Depth Look at Formula 1’s Isack Hadjar

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Isack Hadjar’s entry into Formula 1 in 2025 came with a surge of anticipation. A Red Bull junior with a lightning-fast rise through the ranks, the French-Algerian talent was pegged as one of the sport’s most promising rookies. But as often happens in Formula 1, reality came fast and hard. The dream start in Australia became a moment of heartbreak, but Hadjar’s response since has been one of maturity, grit, and glimpses of the immense potential that got him here.

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Pre-F1 Career: Karting Prodigy to Red Bull Junior

Born in Paris on September 28, 2004, to a family of Algerian descent, Isack Hadjar began karting at just five years old. It wasn’t just a hobby — it was a full-blown obsession. Inspired by the film Cars, Hadjar knew early on that he wanted to race for real, and by the time he was competing in regional championships at seven, his path was already forming.

His single-seater debut came in 2019 in the French F4 Championship, where he claimed a win at Spa-Francorchamps. The following season, he finished third overall with three wins and eight podiums, catching the attention of scouts across Europe. But it was in 2021 — with standout performances in the Formula Regional Asian Championship and Eurocup-3 — that Hadjar started to rise into Red Bull’s orbit.

That same year, he made his FIA Formula 3 debut. In 2022, as part of the Red Bull Junior Team, he won three races and finished an impressive fourth in the championship — all while battling against some of the toughest young talents in motorsport.

Formula 2 was the next stop. His rookie year in 2023 had its bumps, but Red Bull kept faith, and it paid off. In 2024, Hadjar came alive — four wins, four more podiums, and a season-long title battle with Gabriel Bortoleto. It came down to the final race in Abu Dhabi, where a stall on the grid crushed his championship hopes. But the body of work was enough. In late 2024, it was official: Isack Hadjar would make the leap to Formula 1 with Racing Bulls for the 2025 season.

Isack Hadjar’s Formula 1: The Rookie Year

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Hadjar entered Formula 1 surrounded by high expectations. Backed by Red Bull and paired alongside the more experienced Yuki Tsunoda at Racing Bulls, his mandate was clear: deliver speed, composure, and progress.

In Australia, he delivered — at first. Hadjar qualified 11th, the highest-placed rookie on the grid, and looked ready to score points on debut. But rain struck on race day, and during the formation lap, Hadjar lost control and crashed into the barriers. Just like that, his first Grand Prix was over before it even began.

As he sat in the paddock, visibly devastated, one moment stood out: Anthony Hamilton, father of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, approached Hadjar and offered words of encouragement. It was a quiet, powerful reminder of how brutal and human this sport can be.

Two weeks later in China, Hadjar came back stronger. He made Q3 again — this time qualifying 7th — and looked poised to score his first points. Unfortunately, the team opted for a two-stop strategy that didn’t play out well, and Hadjar slipped down the order. He finished 11th, just one place shy of a points-paying result, but the drive was clean, composed, and confident.

Despite not yet scoring points, Hadjar’s early performances have underlined his raw pace and ability to learn from setbacks. He’s outqualified his teammate and shown he can compete with the midfield when the car allows it. The points haven’t come yet, but they’re within reach.

Key Stats (as of March 2025)

  • Date of Birth: September 28, 2004 (Paris, France)
  • Nationality: French (of Algerian descent)
  • F1 Team: Racing Bulls (2025–)
  • F1 Debut: 2025 Australian Grand Prix
  • Best Qualifying (2025): 7th – Chinese Grand Prix
  • Best Race Finish (2025): 11th – Chinese Grand Prix
  • F1 Career Points: 0 (as of Chinese GP)
  • Current Standing: 18th in the Drivers’ Championship
  • FIA Formula 2 (2024): 2nd overall – 4 wins, 8 podiums
  • FIA Formula 3 (2022): 4th overall – 3 wins
  • Red Bull Junior Team Member since: 2021

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