# Hadjar Calls Race 'Joke' After Red Bull Car Struggles

> Hadjar's Red Bull car had no battery during final laps, costing podium finish in Bahrain GP.
- Title: Hadjar Calls Race 'Joke' After Red Bull Car Struggles
- Summary: Hadjar's Red Bull car had no battery during final laps, costing podium finish in Bahrain GP. Isack Hadjar said his Red Bull car had no battery in final laps…
- Keywords: isack hadjar, red bull racing, bahrain grand prix, ferrari, max verstappen, mclaren, formula one, sports, cars, Hadjar, Calls, Race
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/its-a-joke-isack-hadjar-rues-disastrous-race-in-horrible-car-with-no-battery/10861996
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-04T14:00:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: isack hadjar, red bull racing, bahrain grand prix, ferrari, max verstappen, mclaren, formula one, sports, cars
## Hadjar starts race
Hadjar began the Bahrain Grand Prix from eighth due to an engine penalty.
## Hadjar struggles early
Hadjar experienced gravel issues on the first formation lap during wet conditions.
## Hadjar maintains fourth
Hadjar passed Liam Lawson for fourth place on lap six and held that position.
## Hadjar drops to fifth
Hadjar lost third place to Ferraris after a safety car period, ending fifth.
## Hadjar explains car issues
Hadjar said his Red Bull car had no battery in final laps, causing poor performance.
## Key takeaway

Isack Hadjar said his Red Bull car had no battery in final laps, dropping him from third to fifth place in Bahrain GP.