Isack Hadjar 'Pissed Off' but Sets Fresh Target for Canadian GP

Isack Hadjar is still fuming over his mistake at the Miami Grand Prix, but the Red Bull junior has already set his sights on a stronger showing at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.

The 21-year-old was forced to start from the back of the grid after his car failed post-qualifying technical checks. A promising recovery drive ended in the barriers at Turn 14, triggering an early retirement and leaving him visibly frustrated.

Why it matters:

Hadjar has scored just one top-10 finish in the opening four rounds, leaving him 13th in the drivers' championship. For a Red Bull junior trying to make his mark, bouncing back quickly is essential to stay in contention for future opportunities.

The details:

• Hadjar admitted he was "pissed off at myself, a lack of focus" after the Miami crash, despite feeling confident about the car's pace beforehand.
• He explained: "Everything was going well before that. We had the right tyres on, overtaking was good. It was clear that we would end up in the points."
• The Frenchman's frustration stems from missing a chance to gain experience: "I wanted to have fun, overtake and learn stuff and I couldn't because I made a mistake."
• With the sprint format returning in Canada, Hadjar will have only one practice session to dial in the car before qualifying.

What's next:

Hadjar's target for the weekend is clear: "Both the team and I need to do better than what we did last weekend. If we do so, I just want to join the fight with the other guys." If he can put a clean weekend together, a return to the points is a realistic goal.