Hadjar expects five-place grid penalty for next race
Isack Hadjar expects a five-place grid penalty for his next race and says Red Bull’s race pace will determine his chances of recovering.
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Isack Hadjar says he expects a five-place grid penalty for the race on 4 October. He said his chances of moving forwards would depend on Red Bull’s race pace, even if he starts five places lower. The Bahrain Grand Prix takes place at Sepang in Malaysia. [1]
Hadjar said Baku’s layout had suited the Red Bull and that an upgrade had helped there. He expects the car to be less competitive on a more conventional circuit, though he said a podium challenge in Malaysia might still be possible. [1]
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