The news was in the air, and was just waiting for confirmation: Isack Hadjar, vice-champion of the 2024 Formula 2, will be in Formula 1 with Racing Bulls
After the announcement of Liam Lawson in Red Bull, Racing Bulls has left the door open for the entry of a new driver: to take the place of the New Zealander Sarah Isaac Hadjaryoung star of Formula 2, this year in second place in the drivers’ championship behind only Gabriel Bortoleto.
The words of the protagonists
Isack Hadjar stated: “I really am excited to take on my new role at VCARBis a huge achievement for me, my family and all the people who believed in me from the beginning. The path from karts to single-seater categories, until now arriving in Formula 1it’s the moment I’ve worked for my whole life, it’s the dream. I feel like I’m entering a whole new universe, driving a much faster car and racing against the best drivers in the world.
It will be a huge learning curvebut I’m ready to work hard and do my best for the team. I’m looking forward to working with Yuki and learning from him – I’ve always admired him. He also went through the Red Bull Junior Program, just like me, and we shared a similar path to F1. He has a lot of experience and it will be invaluable to learn from him.”
Laurent MekiesTeam Principal of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, said: “We are excited to have Isack with us next yearbringing a new and fresh dynamic to the team alongside Yuki in 2025. His path to Formula 1 has been extraordinary: he has shown remarkable growth, with a series of impressive results in the smaller categories. He has the talent and determination to compete at the highest level, and we have full confidence that he will adapt quickly and make a significant impact.
I believe that Isack and Yuki will make a great couple. Yuki brings invaluable experience to the team: he has demonstrated extraordinary resilience and maturity, qualities that will be key to achieving all our goals in 2025.”
Peter BayerCEO of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, added: “First of all, We must congratulate Liam on his move to Oracle Red Bull Racing. As a satellite team and talent incubator for Formula 1, our strategic objective is to develop and nurture our drivers in preparation for the big leap.
With this transition and with Isack’s entry into VCARB, we demonstrate our long-standing commitment to developing the best young talent in motorsportas well as the validity of the Red Bull Junior Program. Having a young driver supports our mission to speak to a younger audience, so we can’t wait to engage new fans and bring existing ones on this journey with us.”
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