Hadjar explains what makes Verstappen such a tough driver to go up against at Red Bull

French driver Isack Hadjar has spoken on the F1 podcast Beyond the Grid about the challenges of competing alongside four-time World Champion Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026. Hadjar, who earned a podium at Monaco and another in Azerbaijan despite missing three previous races due to a wrist injury, described Verstappen as representing 'the prime of the prime' of Formula 1. The 2026 season marks Hadjar's sophomore campaign in F1, following an impressive debut in 2025 that included a podium at Zandvoort.