Stepping into Red Bull’s second seat, Isack Hadjar admits he carried the weight of history—knowing how tough it’s been for drivers to match Max Verstappen’s pace. Replacing Yuki Tsunoda in a seat swap with Liam Lawson, Hadjar faced high expectations, recalling past struggles of Gasly, Albon, and Perez. But despite early doubts, he’s delivered standout performances: a fourth in Monaco and a gutsy sixth in Belgium, hailed as his “best race” by team boss Laurent Mekies. He’s found consistency, mastered the tricky car, and is now focused on closing the gap to Ferrari and Mercedes—while quietly building on his strong rookie season, learning from Verstappen’s racecraft mastery.

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