For me, the moment of the entire Formula 1 season in 2025 was Isack Hadjar’s development, culminating in his maiden podium finish.
In a year crowded with rookies piloting machinery of differing potential, Hadjar stood out as a driver of genuine substance.
After a bruising introduction to life at the top level in Australia, his journey to the podium at Zandvoort was a testament to his rapid development.
The Frenchman exceeded all expectations when he qualified fourth on the grid and then showed a maturity beyond his years to soak up race-long pressure.
That enabled him to be in a position to capitalise when an oil leak developed on Lando Norris’ car, putting the McLaren driver out with a few laps remaining.
Hadjar produced several strong performances throughout his rookie campaign, but his Dutch Grand Prix weekend was the one that sealed his step up the ladder.
Over the course of a remarkably short F1 career, Hadjar demonstrated exactly why Red Bull has trusted him to pilot the RB22 alongside Max Verstappen in 2026.
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