Isack Hadjar

Isack Alexandre Hadjar (French: [i.zak a.d͡ʒaʁ], Arabic: [ʔis.ħaːq ħa.d͡ʒar]; born 28 September 2004) is a French and Algerian racing driver who is contracted to compete under the French flag in Formula One for Red Bull Racing.

Born and raised in Paris to an Algerian family, Hadjar began competitive kart racing aged seven. After debuting in sportscar racing at the Ginetta Junior Winter Series, Hadjar graduated to junior formulae in 2019. He finished third in the 2020 French F4 Championship with the FFSA Academy, before progressing to the Formula Regional European Championship in 2021, achieving multiple victories as he finished fifth in his rookie season. He then entered Formula Regional Asian and FIA Formula 3 in 2022 with Hitech, placing third in the former and achieving multiple wins in both. Hadjar graduated to FIA Formula 2 in 2023, finishing runner-up to Gabriel Bortoleto the following season with Campos; his successes in Formula 2 saw him nicknamed "le Petit Prost" in French media.

A member of the Red Bull Junior Team since 2022, Hadjar signed for Racing Bulls in 2025, making his Formula One debut at the Australian Grand Prix, where he crashed on the formation lap. He scored several points finishes across his rookie season, including his maiden podium at the Dutch Grand Prix. Hadjar is set to be promoted to the senior Red Bull team in 2026 alongside Max Verstappen.

Early and personal life

Isack Alexandre Hadjar was born on 28 September 2004 in Paris, France, to an Algerian family of physicians and physicists. His father, Yassine Hadjar, is a researcher in quantum mechanics and also served as his kart mechanic. He holds dual Algerian and French citizenship.