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Isack Hadjar Frustrated Despite Major RB22 Update

2026-06-29 · Isack Hadjar · Player Focus

Isack Hadjar Frustrated Despite Major RB22 Update

Isack Hadjar cut a frustrated figure at the end of Friday's running at the Austrian Grand Prix. The French Formula 1 driver experienced engine-related issues during FP2.

What happened?

Hadjar described the issue as making the rear of the car feel unpredictable through Turn 3. He explained that it repeatedly locked up and caused a sudden loss of support.

Why it matters for Isack Hadjar

The lack of consistent grip left him constantly guessing the available traction. The engine's delayed response on corner exit triggered wheelspin and made the problem particularly costly.

What comes next?

Hadjar admitted the overall picture was still far from where Red Bull wanted to be. He expressed hope that the car's easier handling would make it easier to unlock more performance on Saturday.

The RB22 remains poorly balanced, leaving the team with plenty of work overnight to improve the setup. Hadjar acknowledged that the team needs to work on both front and rear grip to find the right compromise.

On Friday, Hadjar and teammate Max Verstappen repeatedly complained over the team radio about unusual behaviour from the RB22. Verstappen was the first to report an abnormal drop in RPM through the apex of Turn 3 on every push lap.

Hadjar encountered what appeared to be the same problem in the very same corner a short while later. He described the issue as making the car feel unpredictable and difficult to drive.

The Frenchman added that the engine's delayed response on corner exit triggered wheelspin. This made the problem particularly costly through that section of the circuit.

Hadjar said: 'It's like the rears are grabbing, locking up, and you lose all the support. It's not a linear grip, it's not nice.'

He expressed frustration with the car's performance, despite a major update. Hadjar hopes that the team can improve the setup overnight and find more pace on Saturday.

The Austrian Grand Prix continues on Saturday with FP3 and qualifying. Hadjar will look to improve his performance and find a better balance with the RB22.

The team has plenty of work to do overnight to improve the setup. Hadjar and Verstappen will look to find more pace and challenge for the top positions on Sunday.

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