Brief overview of Isack Hadjar’s career in motorsport

Despite only being 20 years old, Isack Hadjar has accomplished numerous accolades throughout his career in motorsport thus far. Hadjar made his Formula 1 debut back in 2023 during a free practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix. He has been a member of the Red Bull Junior Team since 2022 and has proven his prowess and skill within the sport. At the end of 2024, it was announced that Isack Hadjar would be driving for Racing Bulls in 2025, alongside the Japanese driver, Yuki Tsunoda. 

Like many drivers on the current F1 grid, Hadjar began his career in karting at a very young age. Hadjar has been involved in the motorsport world since he was seven years old, starting in karting and then moving into sportscar racing, and then later moving into formula racing. Hadjar consistently performed well throughout each series, which saw him streamline through the process of becoming a Formula 1 driver. The Frenchman will partner Yuki Tsunoda at Racing Bulls for the 2025 season, after it was announced that Liam Lawson would be moving to Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen. 

Like many drivers on the current F1 grid, Hadjar began his career in karting at a very young age. Hadjar has been involved in the motorsport world since he was seven years old, starting in karting and then moving into sportscar racing, and then later moving into formula racing. Hadjar consistently performed well throughout each series, which saw him streamline through the process of becoming a Formula 1 driver. The Frenchman will partner Yuki Tsunoda at Racing Bulls for the 2025 season, after it was announced that Liam Lawson would be moving to Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen. 

Isack Hadjar's age, family and early life

Born on September 28th, 2004, Isack Hadjar is currently 20 years old, which makes him one of the youngest drivers on the grid when he joins the Racing Bulls Formula 1 team in 2025. Like many other drivers, Hadjar’s love for the sport began when he was just seven years old and tried his hand at karting. 

Hadjar grew up in Paris, France and was born into an Algerian family where he holds dual citizenship, making him a French and Algerian racing driver. Hadjar’s parents are both physicians and physicists, making him an outlier in the family for pursuing racing. Yassine Hadjar, Isack’s father, was also a kart mechanic at one point in time. It is rumoured that Hadjar initially became enamored with the idea of motorsport after watching the Pixar animated movie, Cars. 

Hadjar started his racing career in 2012 and then later moved into the International racing scene in 2017. It wasn’t until 2019 when Hadjar made his first single seater debut in the French F4 Championship. Hadjar joins Racing Bulls for the 2025 season and will be one of five rookies joining the Formula 1 grid for that season. 

Start of Isack Hadjar's F1 journey

Isack Hadjar will be joining the Formula 1 grid in 2025 after Racing Bulls announced the young Frenchman as their second driver alongside Yuki Tsunoda. This announcement followed a series of announcements during the 2024 season that saw Daniel Ricciardo being replaced by Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls, then Sergio Perez leaving Red Bull, Liam Lawson being announced as Perez’s replacement at Red Bull, and then finally, Isack Hadjar replacing Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls. 

Hadjar made his first appearance in the Formula racing series back in 2019 when he made his single seater debut in the French F4 Championship. Hadjar had actually struggled with reaching the pedals in the car because of his height, but that didn’t stop him from achieving one race win at Spa. Hadjar finished seventh overall that season and also claimed second in the junior class. In 202, Hadjar raced two weekends of the F4 UAE Championship where he secured 56 points, and claimed eleventh place in the standings. The next season, Hadjar had gotten into the groove of his racing and won three races, secured eight podiums, and two pole positions which saw the Frenchman finish in third place in the drivers’ standings. 

Hadjar made his Formula Regional debut in 2021 after driving in the first three rounds of the F3 Asian Championship with Evans GP. He made it clear he was a force to be reckoned with when he secured numerous podium finishes, most notably, three podiums in the second round at Yas Marina. Although Hadjar did not finish the season, he still managed to secure sixth place in the drivers’ standings.

In 2021, Hadjar moved to the Formula Regional European Championship, where he partnered Zane Maloney, Léna Bühler, and Hadrien David at R-ace GP. The first round in Imola saw the young driver score his first points along with his rookie win. He claimed his first Formula Regional victory in the first race in Monaco. Despite having a very strong start to the season, Hadjar was unable to claim any more podium finishes until the final round of the season. Hadjar finished in fifth in the standings, and was short just four points behind his teammate, Zane Maloney. Although he wasn’t a top finisher, Hadjar still won the honors for the best rookie of the season. 

Hadjar moved on to race in the formula Regional Asian Championship at the start of 2022 with Hitech Grand Prix. He had a solid season and finished in third place in the drivers’ standings after securing two wins over the course of the season. Hadjar then moved up into the Formula 3 Championship where he drove for Hitech Grand Prix and was able to finish in an impressive fourth place in the championship standings. Over the course of the season, Hadjar had secured a myriad of podiums and was a title contender up until the final few races. 

Hadjar then joined Hitech Grand Prix in 2023 to race in the Formula 2 Championship. The 2023 season in F2 was not Hadjar’s best year of racing. He had a number of disappointing results and unlucky finishes which saw the young driver take 14th place in the drivers’ standings, only two points behind his teammate, Jak Crawford. In 2024, Hadjar partnered Pepe Martí at Campos Racing for a second chance in the Formula 2 Championship. He had a very impressive season, securing numerous podium finishes and consistently being in the top ten. Hadjar was in the title fight with Gabriel Bortoletio right until the final race. Unfortunately, Hadjar stalled at the start of the feature race in Abu Dhabi which then saw the Brazilian claim his championship win ahead of the Frenchman. Hadjar was extremely disappointed with the outcome, despite finishing runner up in the championship after a season that saw him secure four wins, eight podiums, one pole position, one fastest lap, and secure nearly double the amount of points in comparison to his teammate. 

In December of 2024, it was announced that Isack Hadjar would be driving for Racing Bulls during the 2025 Formula 1 season alongside Yuki Tsunoda. This is a very exciting new chapter for Hadjar and it will be interesting to see what he can deliver for the team and himself. 

Notable moments and races in Isack Hadjar's career

Although Hadjar is only 20 years old, he has had quite the career in motorsport thus far. Hadjar competed in National Karting Championships from 2012-2017 before entering the International Karting scene. He progressed quickly through the ranks and proved his talents early on which saw him move into the single seater series in 2019. 

Hadjar claimed his first victory in the French F4 Championship at Spa and finished in seventh place in the Driver’s Standings while also securing second in the junior class, runner up to Victor Bernier. Hadjar moved to the F4 UAE Championship where he secured 56 points in two race weekends. Moving back to the French F4 Championship, Hadjar had a much more impressive second go, and secured three victories, eight podiums, two pole positions, and finished in third place in the drivers’ standings. 

Some of Hadjar’s most notable moments came during 2021-2024 when the young Frenchman was moving up through the Formula series. In 2021, Hadjar had an impressive first season with HItech Grand Prix in the Formula 3 Championship and ended up in 4th place in the Drivers’ Standings. 

Hadjar’s second season in Formula 2 saw him fighting for the championship title alongside the Brazilian driver, Gabriel Bortoleto. Hadjar had a very competitive season which saw him claim four wins, eight podiums, one pole position, one fastest lap, and a total of 192 points. The Frenchman lost the championship in the final feature race of the season after stalling at the start. 

Although Hadjar didn’t end up winning the 2024 F2 Championship, his determination and consistency helped him to secure his seat with Racing Bulls for the 2025 Formula 1 season. 

Isack Hadjar height: How tall is Isack Hadjar?

Isack Hadjar stands at 5’ 4 feet (1.67 meters), making him one of the shortest drivers on the current Formula 1 grid. In 2025, Racing Bulls will have the shortest driver lineup with Yuki Tsunoda standing at 5’ 2 feet (1.61 meters). Although this height may be a hindrance in other sports, it doesn’t deter Hadjar’s talents in motorsports or disadvantage him. Hadjar is the shortest rookie to be joining the grid in 2025 and Ollie Bearman is the tallest rookie, standing at a very impressive 6 feet (1.84 meters).

Training for Formula 1 drivers usually consists of rigorous strength training, cardio, endurance exercises and reflex training, all to maintain their fitness and stamina for when they get behind the wheel. 

Isack Hadjar's net worth

Although Isack Hadjar’s exact net worth isn’t confirmed, it is estimated that the young racing driver has a net worth of roughly $500,000. This is quite an impressive figure for a 20 year old who has yet to make their full time appearance in Formula 1. 

Isack Hadjar's helmet design and its significance

Isack Hadjar keeps his helmet design fairly simple. Since he was young, the Frenchman played around with orange and yellow colors and enjoys them specifically because it makes his helmet look brighter during the night races. Hadjar’s father is a quantum physicist, which is why Hadjar has incorporated different formulas on the top of the helmet. 

Hadjar has said that if he ever gets to race in Japan, he would hopefully feature some anime characters as he deems himself a big manga fan. It hasn’t been confirmed what Hadjar’s helmet design will be for the 2025 season, but it is assumed that he will follow the same color scheme that he used throughout his time in Formula 2. 

Isack Hadjar’s relationship status: Who is Isack Hadjar’s girlfriend?

At this time, it is unclear whether or not Isack Hadjar has a significant other. It is important to note that personal relationships can change quickly. 

Future prospects for Isack Hadjar in Formula 1

With his undeniable talent at such a young age, the future is looking very promising for the young Frenchman. Isack Hadjar will be driving for Racing Bulls, alongside Yuki Tsunoda, for the 2025 Formula 1 season. After an impressive Formula 2 campaign, and some very solid F1 free practice appearances, it is expected that Hadjar will continue to produce monumental race results in the coming years. 

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