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 competing in Formula One for Racing Bulls under the French flag. He is a professional athlete in the high-speed motorsport of Formula One.
2012: Started Kart Racing
In 2012, Isack Hadjar started competitive kart racing.
2017: Progressed to International Karting
In 2017, Isack Hadjar progressed to the international karting scene after competing in national championships.
2018: Karting World Championship
In 2018, Isack Hadjar competed in the Karting World Championship and finished 22nd.
2019: Single Seater Debut in French F4 Championship
In 2019, Hadjar made his single seater debut in the French F4 Championship, achieving his first single-seater win at Spa and finishing seventh in the standings.
2019: Debut in Junior Formulae
In 2019, Isack Hadjar debuted in junior formulae after progressing from sportscar racing at the Ginetta Junior Winter Series.
2020: F4 UAE Championship
In 2020, Hadjar raced in two weekends of the F4 UAE Championship with 3Y Technology, finishing eleventh overall with a highest finish of fourth place.
2020: Third in French F4 Championship
In 2020, Isack Hadjar finished third in the French F4 Championship with FFSA Academy, showcasing his talent in the racing scene.
June 2021: Joined Red Bull Junior Team
In June 2021, Red Bull Racing announced that Hadjar would become a member of the Red Bull Junior Team in 2022.
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: F3 Asian Championship Debut
In 2021, Hadjar debuted at the Formula Regional level in the F3 Asian Championship with Evans GP, scoring multiple podium finishes and finishing sixth in the standings.
2021: Formula Regional European Championship
In 2021, Isack Hadjar entered the Formula Regional European Championship, achieving multiple victories and finishing fifth in his rookie season.
2022: FIA Formula 3 Season with Hitech
In 2022, Hadjar drove for Hitech in the FIA Formula 3 season, inheriting a victory in the Sakhir sprint race and achieving multiple podium finishes.
2022: Formula Regional Asian Championship
In 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: F2 Post-Season Test
In 2022, Hadjar tested for Hitech at the F2 post-season test at Yas Marina.
2022: Joined Red Bull Junior Team
In 2022, Isack Hadjar became a member of the Red Bull Junior Team, furthering his development in motorsport.
2022: Became a member of Red Bull Junior Team
In 2022, Isack Hadjar became a member of the Red Bull Junior Team.
2022: Formula Regional Asian and FIA Formula 3
In 2022, Isack Hadjar entered Formula Regional Asian and FIA Formula 3 with Hitech, placing third in the former and achieving multiple wins in both championships.
2023: Formula 2 Season Debut
In 2023, Hadjar joined Hitech for the Formula 2 season, scoring points in Bahrain and Jeddah after initial struggles.
2023: Free Practice Debut at Mexico City Grand Prix
In 2023, Hadjar made his free practice debut at the Mexico City Grand Prix with Scuderia AlphaTauri, finishing the session in 17th place.
2023: Macau Grand Prix Participation
In 2023, Hadjar returned to Formula 3 to participate in the Macau Grand Prix with Hitech Pulse-Eight, finishing seventh in the Main Race.
July 2024: First FP1 Session of the Year
In July 2024, Hadjar participated in his first FP1 session of the year at the British Grand Prix with Red Bull, finishing the session in 19th.
September 2024: Promoted to Reserve Driver
In September 2024, Hadjar was promoted to replace Liam Lawson as the reserve driver for both Red Bull Racing and RB.
2024: Formula 2 Season with Campos Racing
In 2024, Hadjar switched to Campos Racing for the Formula 2 season, claiming his first victory in the Melbourne feature race despite a penalty in the sprint race. He was also given the nickname "Petit Prost".
2025: Racing Bulls Partnership and Australian Grand Prix Debut
In 2025, Hadjar partnered Yuki Tsunoda at Racing Bulls and qualified eleventh on debut at the Australian Grand Prix, but retired before the first lap due to a spin on the formation lap.
2025: Formula One Debut with Racing Bulls
In 2025, Isack Hadjar signed for Racing Bulls and made his Formula One debut at the Australian Grand Prix, where he crashed on a rain-affected warm-up lap.
