HADJAR SEEKING ANSWERS AFTER FALLING “FAR AWAY” FROM VERSTAPPEN IN MIAMI

Isack Hadjar is actively seeking answers after a dramatic performance drop against teammate Max Verstappen at the Miami Grand Prix. Red Bull's RB22 received a significant upgrade for the event, which Verstappen immediately capitalized on for a front-row start. However, Hadjar struggled to find pace, falling over eight-tenths of a second behind Verstappen in qualifying. This marked a stark contrast to previous races, where Hadjar had either out-qualified Verstappen (Australia, Suzuka) or was only a tenth behind (China).

The unexpected gap prompted extensive analysis at Red Bull's base ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. Hadjar's Miami weekend further spiraled when a technical infraction led to disqualification from qualifying and a pit lane start, followed by an early crash. Despite no major car changes for Canada, Hadjar is confident the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve's layout will better suit the RB22's strengths, indicating the team expects improved performance as he works to understand the car.