From Motorsport · Alex Harrington · · 50s
Hadjar's battery issue cost podium
Hadjar's battery failure left him defenseless against Hamilton and Leclerc at Bahrain GP.
In brief
Hadjar's battery failure left him defenseless against Hamilton and Leclerc at Bahrain GP. Isack Hadjar's battery issue during Bahrain GP prevented him from defending against Hamilton and Leclerc, dropping him from podium contention. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Hadjar's race struggle
Hadjar qualified ahead of Mercedes but started eighth due to a five-place grid penalty.
Battery issue during race
Hadjar's battery failed after a few laps, leaving him unable to defend against Hamilton and Leclerc.
Hamilton and Leclerc overtake
Hamilton overtook Hadjar in the first two laps after the safety car release.
Hadjar's frustration
Hadjar called the battery issue 'stupid' and said Red Bull needs to fix it before Singapore.
“We lose the position on something so stupid.”
Race outcome
Hadjar finished fifth after a podium slip due to battery failure.
The short version
Isack Hadjar's battery issue during Bahrain GP prevented him from defending against Hamilton and Leclerc, dropping him from podium contention.
