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Isack Hadjar Confirms Red Bull Grid Penalty for F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia

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After the double podium in Baku – a first for Red Bull since China 2024 – a considerable challenge awaits in Malaysia if the team is to repeat that result. Not only can Mercedes count on its long-awaited upgrade for the W17, but Isack Hadjar will also have to serve a grid penalty.The Frenchman revealed it at Sepang on Thursday, when Motorsport.com asked him whether the Baku race weekend ...Keep reading
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The pilot of Red Bull, the Frenchman Isack Hadjar, confirmed that he will receive a penalty of five positions on the start grid for the next Formula 1 race, Bahrain's Grand Prize, which will take place in Malaysia, from the Sepang circuit. However, the pilot remains optimistic, considering that the route from Malaysia offers enough opportunities to overcome to climb to the first positions. ...

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After the double podium in Baku – the first for Red Bull from China 2024 – the team faces a considerable challenge in Malaysia if they want to repeat that result, especially because Isack Hadjar will have to pay a penalty on the grill. The Frenchman revealed it on Thursday in Sepang, when Motors

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Red Bull driver Isaac Hajjar has confirmed that he will be moved five places back on the grid for the upcoming Formula 1 race at Sepang. However, the Frenchman remains optimistic, as the Malaysian track offers enough comfortable opportunities for overtaking and breaking into the lead.

It became official at Thursday's press day for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang that Isack Hadjar, among others, will receive a starting penalty for Sunday's race.

Red Bull's Isaac Hadjar has revealed that he is expected to receive a five-place grid penalty at the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Hadjar's car is using a 2026 season power unit (…

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