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F1 Rookie Isack Hadjar Consoled by Anthony Hamilton After Formation Lap Crash

The 20-year-old Racing Bulls driver’s Australian Grand Prix debut ended before the race began due to a crash in wet conditions.

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 16, 2025 The car of RB's Isack Hadjar is towed away by marshals after crashing out during the formation lap before the race REUTERS/Mark Peterson
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 16, 2025 RB's Isack Hadjar after crashing out during the formation lap before the race REUTERS/Mark Peterson
Lewis Hamilton (L) of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes is seen with his father Anthony Hamilton on the grid before the start of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on October 19, 2008 in Shanghai, China.
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Overview

  • Isack Hadjar, a rookie Formula One driver for Racing Bulls, crashed during the formation lap of the Australian Grand Prix, ending his debut race prematurely.
  • The crash occurred in wet conditions at Turn 2, with Hadjar losing control and hitting the wall, causing irreparable damage to his car's rear wing.
  • Anthony Hamilton, father of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, consoled the visibly distraught Hadjar in the paddock, offering words of encouragement and support.
  • Hadjar expressed embarrassment and apologized to his team, while noting the challenging conditions and his difficulty regaining control of the car after losing grip.
  • The race, marked by unpredictable weather and multiple retirements, ended with McLaren's Lando Norris taking victory, followed by Max Verstappen and George Russell.