Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Isack Hadjar

How Isack Hadjar built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Isack Hadjar is a French and Algerian racing driver currently contracted to Red Bull Racing in Formula One. He competes under the French flag. His career focuses on motorsports, specifically Formula One racing.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Starts Kart Racing

In 2012, Hadjar started competitive kart racing.

2017: Progresses to international scene

In 2017, Hadjar progressed to the international karting scene.

2018: Karting World Championship

In 2018, Hadjar competed in the Karting World Championship and finished 22nd.

2019: Graduation to Junior Formulae

In 2019, Hadjar graduated to junior formulae after debuting in sportscar racing at the Ginetta Junior Winter Series.

2019: French F4 Championship Debut

In 2019, Hadjar made his single seater debut in the French F4 Championship. He achieved his first single-seater win at Spa. He finished seventh in the standings, claiming second in the junior class.

2020: Third in French F4 Championship

In 2020, Hadjar finished third in the French F4 Championship with the FFSA Academy.

2020: F4 UAE Championship

In 2020, Hadjar raced in two weekends of the F4 UAE Championship with 3Y Technology, achieving a highest finish of fourth place and placing eleventh in the championship.

June 2021: Joins Red Bull Junior Team

In June 2021, Red Bull announced that Hadjar was to become a member of the Red Bull Junior Team.

November 2021: FIA Formula 3 post-season test

In November 2021, Hadjar drove for Hitech Grand Prix in the FIA Formula 3 post-season test.

2021: Formula Regional Asian Championship Debut

In 2021, Hadjar made his debut at the Formula Regional level in the F3 Asian Championship with Evans GP, scoring podium finishes and finishing sixth in the standings.

2022: Formula Regional Asian Championship with Hitech Grand Prix

At the start of 2022, Hadjar raced in the Formula Regional Asian Championship with Hitech Grand Prix, securing his first win of the year at the Dubai Autodrome and finishing third in the standings.

2022: Becomes a member of the Red Bull Junior Team

In 2022, Hadjar became a member of the Red Bull Junior Team.

2022: Joined Red Bull Junior Team

In 2022, Hadjar became a member of the Red Bull Junior Team.

2022: FIA Formula 3 Season

In 2022, Hadjar drove for Hitech Grand Prix in FIA Formula 3. He inherited victory in the Sakhir sprint race, finished third in the Barcelona feature race, and took his second win at Silverstone.

2022: Formula Regional Asian and FIA Formula 3 Entries

In 2022, Hadjar entered Formula Regional Asian and FIA Formula 3 with Hitech, placing third in the former and achieving multiple wins in both.

2022: F2 Post-Season Test

In 2022, Hadjar tested for Hitech at the F2 post-season test at Yas Marina.

2023: FIA Formula 2 Debut

In 2023, Hadjar graduated to FIA Formula 2.

2023: Formula 2 Season with Hitech

In 2023, Hadjar joined Hitech for the Formula 2 season. He qualified 14th in Bahrain and finished seventh in the feature race. He scored more points in Jeddah.

2023: Formula One Free Practice Debut

In 2023, Hadjar made his free practice debut at the Mexico City Grand Prix with AlphaTauri and drove for Red Bull during the Abu Dhabi practice.

2023: Macau Grand Prix

In 2023, Hadjar returned to Formula 3 to participate in the Macau Grand Prix with Hitech Pulse-Eight, finishing ninth and seventh in the Qualification Race and Main Race, respectively.

2024: Red Bull and Racing Bulls Reserve Driver

In 2024, Hadjar ended nineteenth in free practice one at the British Grand Prix with Red Bull. In September, he was promoted to replace Liam Lawson as the reserve driver for both Red Bull and the rebranded Racing Bulls, and took part in free practice during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

2024: Formula 2 Season with Campos Racing

In 2024, Hadjar switched to Campos Racing for the Formula 2 season. He won his first race in F2 in Melbourne and claimed his first victory.

December 2025: Joining Red Bull in 2026

In December 2025, it was announced that Hadjar would be replacing Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull for 2026.

2025: Racing Bulls Debut

In 2025, Following the promotion of Liam Lawson to Red Bull, Hadjar partnered Yuki Tsunoda at Racing Bulls. He qualified eleventh on debut at the Australian Grand Prix, before spinning into the barriers. By the Dutch Grand Prix, he clinched third, becoming the fifth-youngest podium finisher in Formula One history and the first Arab driver to do so. He finished 12th in the Drivers' Championship, with 51 points.

2025: Signed for Racing Bulls

In 2025, Hadjar signed for Racing Bulls and made his Formula One debut at the Australian Grand Prix, where he crashed on the formation lap, scoring several points finishes and securing his maiden podium at the Dutch Grand Prix.