Hadjar Pledges Radio Silence to Prove Maturity in F1

Isack Hadjar plans to limit emotional radio outbursts, aiming to showcase growth and professionalism in his highly anticipated F1 debut season.

Isack Hadjar stated that fans would hear less from him during races now that he’s in Formula 1.

Ahead of the Frenchman’s debut with Racing Bulls this year, Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko recently described Hadjar as “very fast” but also “very impulsive.”

At 20, Hadjar knows what he needs to address in 2025.

“Be less irritated on the radio,” he smiled to L’Équipe, echoing the struggles of his experienced teammate Yuki Tsunoda in controlling his own radio outbursts.

“It’s an issue for some people, but for me, it’s not relevant. I’m aware of what I’m doing and I know why I’m doing it.”

“But I understand what I’ve been told. So, I’ll stop this year. I’ll yell at myself in the car (without opening my radio), and no one will hear me.”

A few days ago, Hadjar almost admitted he felt “scared” at the thought of entering Formula 1 and sharing the track with famous drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

But now, he insists: “I’m over the moon and loving every moment.”

“It’s already a very busy period and even a bit tiring. My schedule is quite demanding.”

He even followed the team’s advice by moving to Faenza, Italy.

“I wanted to give myself as many chances as possible to succeed. I don’t want to have regrets later. I want to give it everything.”

“I’m new, so I need to get to know the people I’ll be working with. I’m doing a lot of team building and already spending plenty of time with my engineer.”

Hadjar had ‘serious doubts’ about his Racing Bulls seat

Isack Hadjar revealed he had “serious doubts” about securing a seat with Racing Bulls for the 2025 season.

The 2024 Formula 2 runner-up had to wait until the off-season to learn his fate as Red Bull deliberated over its F1 driver lineup.

When the Milton Keynes-based team parted ways with Sergio Perez in December, replacing him with Liam Lawson, a seat suddenly opened at Racing Bulls in Faenza. However, Hadjar wasn’t the only option on the table.

Franco Colapinto emerged as an alternative after the Argentinian impressed during his nine races with Williams. Amid this speculation, Hadjar admitted he seriously questioned whether his F1 opportunity would materialize.

“There were moments when I had serious doubts, yes,” he told L’Équipe.

“But that’s in the past. Before, when I drove an F1 car, I had to give it back. Now, it’s my car.”

Ahead of his rookie season, Hadjar has already admitted to feeling fear. But he insists it’s a healthy emotion for him.

“Yes, I’m stressed, but I know what I’ve signed up for. Of course, I feel a lot of pressure, and at the same time, I’m eager to get behind the wheel. I feel both excitement and fear.”

Hadjar’s Grand Prix debut will take place in Melbourne, with Australia once again hosting the first F1 race from March 14 to 16.

Despite his limited experience, Hadjar has set an ambitious goal for his first race.

“I want to go straight into Q3 in qualifying and score points in the race. I believe this track has always suited our team’s cars.”

“But I need experience. I’m a rookie, let’s not forget that. I just want to be as prepared as possible for Melbourne.”