Isack Hadjar scores his first Formula 1 points
Isack Hadjar marked an important moment in his career by scoring his first Formula 1 points at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix on the Suzuka circuit. He became the 39th French driver to score points in F1.
Starting from seventh position, the young rookie managed to handle a difficult race, despite a few challenges, to finish in eighth place and earn his first four points in F1.
Isack Hadjar showed great resilience in qualifying, despite a seatbelt issue that caused him pain during the session. Despite this discomfort, he managed to qualify in the top ranks, surpassing several more experienced drivers, including Lewis Hamilton. This performance in qualifying demonstrated his ability to excel even under pressure.
A good racing pace
In the race, Isack Hadjar managed to maintain a competitive pace, even after losing a position at the start to his idol, Lewis Hamilton. However, he did not falter and quickly regained his rhythm to defend his position against drivers like Alex Albon and Oliver Bearman. Despite a few attacks from his rivals, he kept his composure and resisted the pressure, notably preserving his spot within the points until the end of the race.
**The four points scored in Japan** are all the more valuable as they come after a retirement in Australia and an eleventh place in China, where he couldn’t score any points. This performance marks a turning point in Isack Hadjar’s season, confirming his potential and ability to fight for solid positions.
This race is a major step forward for the Racing Bulls driver, consolidating his place in Formula 1 and paving the way for more strong performances throughout the season.
Promising but Challenging Beginnings
The 2025 season of Isack Hadjar in Formula 1 started on a difficult note, with inconsistent performances, but also some promises of raw talent.
His first race in Australia was marked by a premature retirement. After challenging qualifying sessions, Isack Hadjar faced technical problems with his car during the race, forcing him to retire. It was a disappointment, as he couldn’t capitalize on the potential he showed in practice.
At the Chinese Grand Prix, Isack Hadjar showed improvement in his race management and tire management, but was not able to finish in the points. He finished eleventh, just one place short of the points, but his pace was encouraging for the rest of the season.
The real breakthrough for the Frenchman came during the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka this weekend, a challenging circuit where he scored his first points in F1 by finishing eighth. This result was a well-deserved reward after a season of learning and proved that he was capable of competing with experienced drivers.
Suzuka has proven that he is comfortable on complex tracks, and circuits like Monaco or Spa could offer him great opportunities.
