Mekies hails Hadjar after Baku podium on F1 return
Laurent Mekies praised Isack Hadjar after the Red Bull driver returned from a wrist injury to finish on the podium at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Multiple reports highlighted the difficulty of the Baku City Circuit and noted Hadjar had missed three race weekends before his comeback.
Hadjar returned from a wrist injury at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and finished third for Red Bull. Formula1.com reported that Laurent Mekies described the performance as “outstanding”.
Reports from Autosport and Motorsport.com noted that Baku is one of the more demanding tracks on the Formula 1 calendar, with a high crash risk and technical sections around the old town. They also said Hadjar had missed three race weekends before making his return.
Motorsport.com also reported that Alex Brundle called it an “exceptional comeback” and said Hadjar scored important “team-mate points”. The same report said Hadjar secured third after capitalising on a late lock-up from Oscar Piastri, completing a double podium for Red Bull.
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