Isack Hadjar feels he still has plenty of energy as the Formula 1 season approaches its conclusion. The Red Bull driver discussed the interruption caused by his wrist injury and explained why the team’s development has increased his confidence for 2027.
Wanting more races after an interrupted season
Hadjar missed three rounds after injuring his wrist during the summer break, returning at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in September. Before his comeback, Red Bull confirmed that he would remain alongside Max Verstappen in 2027. The interruption has shaped his experience of his first season with the senior team.
Asked whether the absence had disrupted his momentum, Hadjar viewed the timing positively. He felt fortunate to return as the car improved, while recalling that the three weekends he missed had been difficult ones for the team.
He consequently reaches the closing rounds feeling that he has not driven enough. Hadjar said he would welcome more opportunities to race and make use of the form he believes he still has.
Development provides a reason for optimism
Hadjar has taken three Grand Prix podiums this season and stands eighth with 122 points. After Monaco, he added top-three finishes in Azerbaijan and São Paulo following his return. Third place in Brazil helped Red Bull achieve a double podium.
He contrasted the team’s present competitiveness with the opening races. Hadjar recalled a deficit of roughly a second in Melbourne and at the third round in Japan, before the car developed into a contender for wins and podiums.
The ability to improve the car quickly is what most encourages him about next year. Hadjar expressed pride in the team’s work.
