Hadjar keeps Azerbaijan podium after pit-exit warning

Hadjar was called before the stewards after the race over his conduct at the pit exit during the pre-race reconnaissance laps. RacingNews365 Nederland reports that he stayed within the pit-exit white lines despite not completing a practice start, contrary to the procedure for drivers who did not join the practice-start queue. [1]

The outlet says Hadjar had intended to make a practice start but abandoned it at the last moment. The stewards accepted that the change distracted him and issued a warning rather than a penalty. [1]