HADJAR FRUSTRATED AT ‘THROWING AWAY’ QUALIFYING IN CANADA

Isack Hadjar vented deep frustration after "throwing away" Qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix, convinced he squandered a top-three grid slot. The Red Bull junior driver, while not American, raced on North American soil and had shown blistering pace earlier, impressively topping Q2. However, Q3 saw him unravel, ultimately landing P7 behind teammate Max Verstappen.

Hadjar openly blamed himself, citing a crucial mistake on his first Q3 run that led to him overdriving the car on his final attempt. He acknowledged the Red Bull car's significant improvement from the Sprint, making the missed opportunity even more bitter. This self-inflicted error highlights the razor-thin margins in F1. Hadjar needs to translate that raw speed into consistent, clean execution under pressure to secure his future in the sport.