Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar attracted attention and praise for his confident reaction to a fan confrontation following the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix. After securing an impressive sixth-place finish, his best result this season, the 20-year-old French-Algerian driver engaged in a tense moment near the Red Bull Energy Station while heading to media duties.
The incident unfolded just after Hadjar completed the challenging street race in Monte Carlo. As he walked towards the Sky Sports television crew to prepare for live interviews, a fan called out to him. Although the exact words exchanged remain unknown, Hadjar visibly reacted and followed the fan onto the Energy Station bridge before regaining composure and proceeding to the broadcast area.
Sky Sports F1 Presenter Comments on Hadjar’s Determined Response
Sky Sports F1 presenter Simon Lazenby addressed the moment during the Sky Sports F1 Show, highlighting Hadjar’s strong personality. Lazenby noted:
Isack Hadjar, somebody said something to him, just to clear it up, as he was on his way to join us in presentation. And I like this about him, he’s feisty, he wasn’t going to let it go. He was just like ‘No, no, no, you’re not going on to the Energy Station after that.’ I don’t know what was said or anything like that but it clearly really got to him.
—Simon Lazenby, Sky Sports F1 Presenter
Lazenby further praised Hadjar’s season-long performance, emphasizing his competitive spirit and resilience:
He’s my winner. I really like him. I think he’s right up there, in with a shout of rookie of the season with the way he’s performing week in, week out. I love the fact that he takes no prisoners either, as we saw, he’s clearly one of these characters who is not going to mind getting his elbows out.
—Simon Lazenby, Sky Sports F1 Presenter
Hadjar Reflects on Weekend Performance and Teamwork
Despite the tension with the fan, Hadjar remained positive about his race and overall weekend in Monaco. Speaking to the media, he described his experience throughout the event:
Was a perfect weekend for me,
Hadjar said. ”Honestly yesterday I had a lot of fun, a lot more fun than today, but still the race was perfectly executed.
He highlighted the support from teammate Liam, acknowledging the collaborative effort that contributed to his success:
Liam helped me massively. It was great teamwork and also he helped me, but he also got points so I’m really happy for him.
—Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls Driver
Hadjar also expressed pride in his team’s ability to rebound after a difficult practice session:
Honestly, I’m really proud because after Friday confidence was quite low, FP3 was really tough. Didn’t have much confidence in the car and still somehow we managed to turn around really quickly and that was a great team effort so I’m really proud of my guys.
—Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls Driver
Implications and Outlook for Isack Hadjar’s Season
Hadjar’s combination of strong race results and a determined mindset has established him as a notable contender for rookie of the season in 2025. His assertiveness during the confrontation at Monaco reflects his fiery passion and refusal to back down, qualities that have won him respect from commentators like Simon Lazenby and fans alike. As the season progresses, Hadjar’s ability to maintain this balance of competitive focus and emotional intensity will likely play a key role in his development and success within the Formula 1 field.
