Hadjar claims Rosberg was less talented than his F1 idol Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton in the paddock - Photo: Race Pictures
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Samson Ero is a Formula 1 editor at GPblog with seven years’ experience in sports media. He covers key paddock developments, offering analysis on drivers, teams, and performance trends, with work featured on leading platforms.
“He was not gifted like Lewis.”- Isack Hadjar
Speaking to The Telegraph, Hadjar was quizzed about the possibility of pursuing a career in science while combining it with racing. He hinted that this might have been a factor behind Rosberg’s championship success in 2016.
“That’s how he got to fight against Lewis. It was definitely not with his talent, i don’t mean to be rude,” he added.
“It’s just, for me, Nico was not as talented as Hamilton – and he knows it. He was not gifted like Lewis. But he fought with him very hard. Because up there, he was making the most of his guys around him and the car.”
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“I heard good stories about him. In GP2, he was impressive. He was doing the set-up himself. He’s a very smart guy. That is what I want to be able to do.”
Hadjar achieved a third-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix - Photo: Race Pictures
Hadjar boasts a scientific background, with his father, Yassine, holding a doctorate in quantum physics, and his mother, Randa, also having a scientific background.
Hadjar on why Hamilton is his idol
Hadjar earlier explained why he considers Hamilton his idol. The Racing Bulls rookie said the British driver remains one of the few drivers who have never won a title in a “dirty manner.”
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The French driver also explained how the seven-time world champion is one of the individuals who most deserve his place in Formula 1. Hadjar concluded by describing how inspiring the career of the Scuderia Ferrari driver has been to him.
The 21-year-old shares a good relationship with Hamilton, and after the Dutch Grand Prix–where Hadjar clinched his maiden podium–the seven-time world champion congratulated him on his top-three finish.
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