Isack Hadjar demands Red Bull redesign after US Grand Prix nightmare: ‘Starting to p*** me off’

Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar has voiced deep frustration with Red Bull following a troublesome US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas. The 22-year-old encountered an immediate clutch issue off the line, followed by radio communication problems and an incorrect engine map that he claimed cost him one second per lap.

Hadjar stated that Red Bull's current launch system is overly fragile, fails to manage temperatures effectively, and requires a full redesign. Teammate Max Verstappen echoed these concerns regarding poor starts, while Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged that complex hardware fixes involving the engine, gearbox, and clutch are unlikely to arrive before 2027.