Isack Hadjar climbs from 21st to sixth at Belgian Grand Prix

Red Bull rookie Isack Hadjar started the Belgian Grand Prix from 21st on the grid after a penalty for multiple power‑unit component changes. Using a strategy of early safety‑car pit stops and long runs on hard tyres, he fought back through the field to finish sixth, which he described as probably his best race for the team.

Hadjar also helped teammate Max Verstappen in qualifying by providing a slip‑stream in Q3, contributing to Verstappen’s front‑row start. Team principal Laurent Mekies praised Hadjar’s performance and his role within the squad, noting that the driver fulfilled a “team role” exceptionally well. The result extends Hadjar’s streak of top‑six finishes to six consecutive races.

The performance is seen as a strong sign for Hadjar’s future at Red Bull, with analysts suggesting the French driver is building goodwill and credibility within the team ahead of the next season.