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Isack Hadjar set to take Bahrain GP grid penalty at Sepang

Multiple outlets reported that Isack Hadjar will serve a grid penalty this weekend at Sepang for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Hadjar confirmed the sanction on Thursday in Malaysia, where Red Bull arrives after a double podium in Baku.

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October 1, 2026
Isack Hadjar set to take Bahrain GP grid penalty at Sepang

Isack Hadjar is set to serve a grid penalty this weekend in Malaysia for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Reports said the FIA was expected to confirm the grid drop.

Hadjar confirmed at Sepang on Thursday that he has a grid penalty. The Red Bull driver heads into the weekend after the team secured a double podium in Baku, its first since China 2024.

Red Bull faces a tougher task in Malaysia as it looks to repeat that result. Motorsport.com also noted that Mercedes is bringing a long-awaited upgrade for the W17.

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