# Hadjar Struggles in Bahrain Grand Prix

> Hadjar lost podium after battery issue during final laps.
- Title: Hadjar Struggles in Bahrain Grand Prix · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: Hadjar lost podium after battery issue during final laps. Hadjar finished fifth after struggling with car pace and battery problems in Bahrain Grand Prix.
- Keywords: hadjar, bahrain grand prix, formula 1, leclerc, hamilton, ferrari, red bull, safety car, tyre compound, podium, sports, cars
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/04/hadjar-had-no-battery-to-defend-from-hamilton-and-leclerc-in-final-laps
- Published: 2026-10-04T11:22:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hadjar, bahrain grand prix, formula 1, leclerc, hamilton, ferrari, red bull, safety car, tyre compound, podium, sports, cars
## Hadjar's podium challenge
Isack Hadjar said he was unable to defend his podium position in the final laps of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
## Red Bull driver's position
The Red Bull driver held third place behind his team mate and Andrea Kimi Antonelli during the final Safety Car period.
## Ferrari threat
Hadjar had both Ferraris close behind him once the race restarted.
## Hamilton and Leclerc overtake
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc quick picked him off once the race restarted.
## Hadjar's battery issue
Hadjar said he had no battery, something like that, so there was no contest against the Ferraris in the straight.
## Hadjar's pace problem
Hadjar was unhappy with his pace earlier in the race, saying he was so slow he thought the race was one to put in the bin.
## Key takeaway

Hadjar finished fifth after struggling with car pace and battery problems in Bahrain Grand Prix.