Verstappen's next teammate confident: Hadjar knows 'how to adapt'
Photo: Red Bull Content Pool
Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
Isack Hadjar explained he has an advantage in adapting quickly ahead of becoming Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull Racing in the 2026 season.
"I think I'm pretty decent at adapting, so I'm actually confident."- Isack Hadjar
After an impressive rookie season in which he achieved his first Formula 1 podium, Hadjar was promoted to Red Bull Racing from Racing Bulls to replace Yuki Tsunoda.
Looking ahead, Hadjar highlighted an advantage he has moving forward. He explained: "It’s not the same car at all next year. So that’s it. We're going to get the car we have. The team is going to build this car. I have to adapt to that car, and Max will have to do the same job.
"If the car goes into one direction, at least I'll be there to feel the change. And ideally, I contribute to that change. So, you know, that would be the ideal scenario."
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Hadjar driving the Red Bull car during the Abu Dhabi post-season test - Photo: Red Bull Content Pool
Moreover, Hadjar never had the chance to get used to a single car throughout the past years, making him learn how to adapt more quickly.
He added: "I've never repeated, every year. I've always competed in different cars, so I don't know what it's like doing twice the same thing, the same job. So I think I'm pretty decent at adapting, so I'm actually confident."
Hadjar has the perfect attitude to become Verstappen's teammate
Since the departure of Daniel Ricciardo, the Austrian team is yet to find a driver who could consistently stay close to Verstappen. It will be now the Frenchman's turn to take on this task.
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