Hadjar ‘very curious’ to see what he can do in a Red Bull but admits call up would be ‘scary’

Isack Hadjar has conceded that he “wouldn’t feel ready” for a Red Bull promotion at this stage of his Formula 1 journey, though the Frenchman is also “curious” to find out what would happen if bosses made the call.

Frenchman Hadjar stepped up to F1 with Red Bull’s sister team, Racing Bulls, at the start of the 2025 season, having finished runner-up to now Kick Sauber racer Gabriel Bortoleto in last year’s F2 championship.

After the low of an emotional formation lap exit on debut in Australia, the 20-year-old bounced back with several Q3 appearances and points finishes, including a best grid slot of fifth and race finish of sixth on the streets of Monaco.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 12: Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls looks on in the — Hadjar has enjoyed a fine start to his debut F1 season with Racing Bulls

Given his impressive form, and the struggles Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda have faced in the Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen this season, Hadjar has been linked with a potential promotion in the not-too-distant future.

Asked during Thursday’s media duties ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix if he would feel ready to drive for Red Bull Racing, Hadjar said: “It’s a bit scary. I wouldn’t feel ready.

“I’m just nine races in and it looks to be complicated when you look at Yuki and Liam, who are very quality drivers, so no, I’m not very ready – but I would always be up for the call that’s for sure.”

He then added: “I’m also curious. I would like to know what’s going on. I’d love to have a taste of what’s the highest level like as well – there’s Max in the other car.

Hadjar ‘wouldn’t feel ready’ for call up to Red Bull

“At the same time, I’m just enjoying so much my time in F1 right now with Racing Bulls, it’s going well, and I’m just learning a lot for the future and getting ready for the call. That’s it.”

Pushed on whether he would say yes should Red Bull call him up, even with those reservations, Hadjar commented: “It depends if I have the choice.”

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He signed off: “I’m happy where I’m at, but at the same time as I said, very curious. I haven’t thought about it because it’s very unlikely to happen.”

Hadjar sits ninth in the Drivers’ Championship standings after the first nine rounds of the campaign, having scored 21 of Racing Bulls’ 28 points so far.