# Hadjar's battery issue cost podium

> Hadjar's battery failure left him defenseless against Hamilton and Leclerc at Bahrain GP.
- Title: Hadjar's battery issue cost podium · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: isack hadjar, lewis hamilton, charles leclerc, bahrain grand prix, ferrari, red bull racing, sports, cars, Hadjar's, battery, issue, cost
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/isack-hadjar-left-stunned-by-lewis-hamilton-after-malaysian-gp-battery-issue/10862304
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-10-05T13:18:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: isack hadjar, lewis hamilton, charles leclerc, bahrain grand prix, ferrari, red bull racing, f1, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Isack Hadjar's battery issue during Bahrain GP prevented him from defending against Hamilton and Leclerc, dropping him from podium contention.