Max Verstappen had joined the Red Bull Racing team when he was only 17 years old. He made his F1 debut with the sister team of RBR, back then it was Torro Rosso. Later, they renamed their sister team to Alpha Tauri and at present, it is RB. However, the junior team is nowhere near the reigning champions. Christian Horner’s team has been dominating the grid since 2022. Previously, they had hegemony between 2010 and 2013. Back then, their main driver was the German great Sebastian Vettel, with whom they won four consecutive titles. Now, it is the time of the Dutch racer who has been dominating since 2021.
Max Verstappen started his F1 career really young, and he believes in giving young drivers a chance to make their debut in the F1 sport. Who can know the importance of experience for a young racer better than the Dutchman? After his F1 debut at 17, he had to wait as many as six years until he won his maiden title. The Dutch racer was able to dethrone Lewis Hamilton even when Mercedes had the most dominant car. Since then, he never had to look back. Lately, Max Verstappen discussed the prospect of a future Red Bull star.
Isack Hadjar Impressed Max Verstappen
Currently, Isack Hadjar, the Red Bull junior driver, leads the Driver’s Championship at Formula 2. Hadjar has been pushing for a seat in Red Bull’s sister team. Moreover, Max Verstappen said that he feels Isack can be a future superstar of the six-time constructor champions. In F2, Hadjar races for the Campos Racing team. This season, he enjoyed four feature race wins. The French-Algerian driver is only 19 years old. Moreover, the current season is only his second F2 campaign. However, the 19-year-old racer has already gained experience in several free practice sessions for RB as well as Red Bull. Hadjar’s latest F1 experience came in Silverstone when he drove Sergio Perez’s car in the first practice.
Recently, Max Verstappen told the media, including RacingNews365, that he sees Hadjar here and there with the team as he drives the car a few times. Moreover, the Dutchman said that the French-Algerian driver is doing a great job. Albeit, in the beginning of the season, Verstappen feels Hadjar had a bit of a bad luck. But Max thinks Isack is doing what he needs to do and then, the management will make a decision. Moreover, Verstappen hinted that Red Bull believes in Hadjar’s F1 potential.
The French-Algerian Driver Has ‘F1 Potential’
Recently, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko said that the 19-year-old driver has the potential to race in Formula 1. Moreover, the reigning champion’s F1 consultant revealed that Isack Hadjar can play a role in the team’s 2025 decisions. Christian Horner’s team has not decided yet who will drive alongside Yuki Tsunoda for their sister team. Then, there are doubts regarding Checo’s F1 future.
RBR confirmed that they will make an announcement on the reserve driver, Liam Lawson, next month. As per RacingNews365, the 81-year-old RBR advisor hinted in his Speedweek column that Hadjar can become a reserve driver of RB next season. Marko believes the 19 year old French-Algerian driver might play the role of a test and simulator driver like Liam Lawson.
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