Isack Hadjar, the rising star that Red Bull would do well not to rush

Brilliant since his F1 debut, Isack Hadjar has won over paddock and observers alike. But faced with the prospect of a swift move to Red Bull, several voices, including Nico Rosberg, are urging caution.

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A season start that shakes up the hierarchy. At just 20 years old, Isack Hadjar has done much more than quietly enter the exclusive world of Formula 1: he made a sensational debut. Lined up with Racing Bulls, the sister team of Red Bull, the Frenchman of Algerian descent has already scored points in six of the first nine Grand Prix of the season, with a notable sixth-place finish in Monaco.

A blistering start that did not escape Christian Horner: “He is clearly the best of the six rookies this year,” declared the Red Bull boss.

Nico Rosberg: Decline, decline as hard as you can.

Naturally, rumors of promotion to the parent team are starting to grow, especially since Red Bull is still struggling to find a teammate capable of competing with Max Verstappen. Yuki Tsunoda, the current holder of the second seat, alternates between flashes of speed and underwhelming performances.

But for Nico Rosberg, the 2016 world champion, Hadjar has no interest in rushing things. “If I were Hadjar, and the team started talking about a promotion, I would decline as strongly as possible,” he said on Sky Sports F1. “He is doing a remarkable job with Racing Bulls, he is in an ideal position. He must say ‘no, no way.'”

The Trap of the Second Bucket

The former Indian driver Karun Chandhok, also a consultant at Sky, shares this skepticism. According to him, Hadjar would benefit from looking elsewhere in the medium term. If he continues to perform well, he could aim for a seat with Ferrari or Aston Martin, he suggests.

The reasoning is simple: few drivers have survived the pressure of the second seat at Red Bull, which is primarily designed to maximize Verstappen’s performance, even if it means destabilizing his teammates.

David Croft, commentator, however, qualifies: « Hadjar may be the only one able to tame the RB21. His driving style is very close to Max’s. This could make him a natural candidate. »

Stay to better reign?

The temptation is great, but the warnings are clear: joining Red Bull too early could shatter a momentum as promising as it is fragile. The case of Sergio Perez, relegated to the background this season, is a sad reminder. Recent history is full of young talents who were thrust too quickly into the antechamber of the elite… only to crash and burn.

For Hadjar, the best path seems to be one of patience. To shine further at Racing Bulls, build his experience, and then choose his future without rushing. A luxury that few rookies can afford, but one he has earned through hard work.

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