Hadjar says battery issue cost him in Bahrain GP finish

Isack Hadjar said a battery issue affected him at the end of the Bahrain Grand Prix and left him unable to defend against Ferrari. Reports said he described the problem as "stupid" and said he had "no pace" late in the race.

According to the reports, Hadjar had been in contention for a podium before the issue. Motorsport.com said he had to fend off Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, while Crash.net reported that the problem cost him a podium.

Hadjar ultimately finished fifth. Motorsport.com reported that he started eighth on the grid after a five-place grid penalty and then worked his way back up the order before the late battery problem.