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 who competes under the French flag in Formula One for Racing Bulls. He is a professional athlete in the world of motorsports.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Start of Kart Racing

In 2012, Isack Hadjar started competitive kart racing.

2017: Progress to International Karting

In 2017, Isack Hadjar progressed to the international karting scene after initially competing in national championships.

2018: Karting World Championship

In 2018, Isack Hadjar competed in the Karting World Championship, finishing 22nd.

2019: Graduation to Junior Formulae

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

2019: Single Seater Debut in French F4 Championship

In 2019, Isack Hadjar made his single seater debut in the French F4 Championship. He achieved his first single-seater win at Spa and earned another podium at the Circuit de Lédenon, finishing seventh in the standings and second in the junior class.

2020: Third in French F4 Championship

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

2020: F4 UAE Championship

In 2020, Isack 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 with 56 points.

June 2021: Announcement as Red Bull Junior Team Member

On June 16, 2021, Red Bull Racing announced that Hadjar was to become a member of the Red Bull Junior Team in 2022.

November 2021: FIA Formula 3 Post-Season Test

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

2021: Formula Regional Asian Championship Debut

In 2021, Isack Hadjar made his debut at the Formula Regional level, competing in the first three rounds of the F3 Asian Championship with Evans GP. He scored a podium finish during the opening round and finished sixth in the standings despite not participating in the latter rounds.

2022: FIA Formula 3 Season with Hitech Grand Prix

In 2022, Isack Hadjar drove for Hitech Grand Prix in the FIA Formula 3 season. He inherited victory in the Sakhir sprint race and later secured his second win before finishing fifth in the feature race at the Red Bull Ring.

2022: Formula Regional Asian and FIA Formula 3 Entries

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.

2022: Formula Regional Asian Championship with Hitech Grand Prix

In 2022, Isack 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 at Yas Marina

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

2022: Became member of Red Bull Junior Team

Isack Hadjar became a member of the Red Bull Junior Team in 2022.

2022: Red Bull Junior Team Member

Since 2022, Isack Hadjar has been a member of the Red Bull Junior Team.

2023: FIA Formula 2 Graduation

In 2023, Isack Hadjar graduated to FIA Formula 2, finishing runner-up to Gabriel Bortoleto the following season with Campos. His successes in Formula 2 led to him being nicknamed "le Petit Prost" in French media.

2023: Formula 2 Season with Hitech Grand Prix

In 2023, Isack Hadjar joined Hitech Grand Prix for the Formula 2 season. He scored points in Jeddah and bounced back by finishing seventh in the feature race in Baku after struggling with his tyres in Bahrain.

2023: Free Practice Debut

In 2023, Isack Hadjar made his free practice debut at the Mexico City Grand Prix with Scuderia AlphaTauri, fulfilling the mandatory rookie driver rule. He ended the session in 17th place. He also drove for Red Bull during the Abu Dhabi practice, finishing the session in 17th again.

2023: Macau Grand Prix Participation

In 2023, Isack Hadjar returned to Formula 3 to participate in the Macau Grand Prix with Hitech Pulse-Eight for the final edition of the FIA Formula 3 World Cup, finishing seventh in the Main Race.

July 2024: First FP1 Session of the Year

In July 2024, Isack Hadjar took part in his first FP1 session of the year at the British Grand Prix with Red Bull, ending the session in 19th.

September 2024: Promotion to Reserve Driver

In September 2024, Isack 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, Isack Hadjar switched to Campos Racing for the Formula 2 season. He won his first race in F2 in Melbourne but was demoted to sixth after a penalty, later claiming his first victory in the feature race. After the victory, Le Parisien described Hadjar as "Petit Prost".

2025: Racing Bulls Partnership with Yuki Tsunoda

In 2025, Isack Hadjar partnered Yuki Tsunoda at Racing Bulls. He qualified eleventh on debut at the Australian Grand Prix and later claimed his maiden points finish in Japan.

2025: Formula One Debut and Racing Bulls Contract

In 2025, Isack Hadjar signed for Racing Bulls, making his Formula One debut at the Australian Grand Prix, where he crashed on the formation lap. He is contracted to remain at Racing Bulls until at least the end of the 2025 season.