Isack Hadjar Summoned to Stewards Over Paddock Incident at Mexico City Grand Prix

Isack Hadjar has been summoned to the stewards at the Mexico City Grand Prix after a video surfaced appearing to show him pushing a fan in the paddock. The Red Bull driver was reportedly approached for a selfie before the incident, which occurred ahead of Friday practice.

Why it matters:

The incident raises concerns about paddock safety and driver-fan interactions, particularly at the Mexico City Grand Prix, an event notorious for chaotic paddock conditions. The FIA’s decision to summon Hadjar under misconduct rules highlights the seriousness of the allegations and could set a precedent for how such situations are handled.

The details:

• Video footage shows Hadjar walking through the paddock and declining a selfie request at least once before the shove occurred.
• A Red Bull security team member then stepped in to move the fan away.
• Hadjar was en route to the garage ahead of Friday practice.
• The FIA summoned him under Article 12.2.1.i of the sporting code, relating to "misconduct relating to an incident in the F1 paddock today."
• Mexico City has been one of the worst venues for paddock safety in recent years, with drivers frequently surrounded by security personnel.

What's next:

The stewards will investigate the incident and could impose penalties, ranging from a reprimand to a grid drop. The outcome will be closely watched, as it may influence how drivers navigate increasingly crowded paddocks and overzealous fans in the future.