Isack Hadjar: “Nothing beats an F1 experience”

Deprived of the championship lead after two nightmare weekends in Monza and Baku, the Frenchman still has his destiny in his own hands to be champion. The Parisian also spoke to us about his future and his feelings on seeing his F2 teammates seize their chance in Formula 1 one after the other.

Published 06/10/2024 à 11:15

Jeremy Satis

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Isack Hadjar: “Nothing beats an F1 experience”

Isack Hadjar hopes to win the F2 title. © Antonin Vincent / DPPI

Isack, you turned 20 on Saturday 28th September, and it seems that Helmut Marko and Christian Horner have given you a birthday present by naming you as the official reserve driver for both teams for the end of the season. Do you see this as a step closer to becoming a permanent driver in F1 ?

Actually, I was already last year, but in second position behind Liam Lawson, because I was in F2. When Liam was driving in Japan (in Super Formula. Ed.), I was already the one officiating. This time, I will be with Racing Bulls for the last six weekends (due to the recent start of Liam Lawson. Ed.). I don't necessarily see it as a step closer to a start, because it remains a reserve role. On the other hand, we have seen in recent weeks that there could be a lot to be gained in the event of an opportunity on a weekend, but I am not going to pray for something to happen to someone. Being in contact with the team remains a good way to learn.

You would be ready to take up the challenge there if needed, including in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, o

Jeremy Satis

Deputy Digital Editor & F1 Reporter

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Yves-Henri RANDIER

06/10/2024 at 02:54 a.m.

Either way, he'll be at worst a reserve in the cans and at best a teammate of Tsuhonda if Lawson manages to convince Red Bull Racing to replace TexMex.

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