Isack Hadjar was coy on the continued speculation regarding his Formula 1 future, saying that “not making any mistakes” could lead to a future switch to Red Bull.
The French-Algerian rookie has been one of the standout rookies of the season, leading Racing Bulls’ charge to a battle in the F1 midfield.
Hadjar’s mental strength has also been evidenced, having performed consistently despite his formation lap crash on his debut in Melbourne.
The 20-year-old’s ability to overcome a potentially confidence-shattering moment appeared to be a positive watershed moment in his nascent F1 career.
Such toughness under pressure will surely have been noted by the hierarchy at the Milton Keynes-based squad, with current team-mate Liam Lawson having been booted from the A-team after two rounds.
And with former Racing Bulls partner Yuki Tsunoda currently struggling alongside Max Verstappen, speculation has naturally arisen as to whether Hadjar is next in line.
Although Tsunoda has been given the remainder of the season to leave a positive impression, Hadjar has faced media questioning about a possible Red Bull drive.
So much so that Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer joked about the lengths he was prepared to go to ensure Hadjar would remain with the Faenza-based satellite outfit.
“He should get to know the whole business by the end of 2026. Until then, we’ll just have to handcuff him!” he said.
Hadjar’s performances have also caught the eye of former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who recently suggested he could be an ideal replacement for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.
Ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix earlier this month, Hadjar was asked whether he was thinking about a potential future with Red Bull.
“When I can be on top of it and not making any mistakes, then yeah, I can think,” he told media including Motorsport Week.
When asked further if he was dreaming of a drive alongside Verstappen, he replied: “I’m dreaming of scoring in the points.”
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