# Laurent Mekies: Brazil was Isack Hadjar’s 'best race' for Red Bull

> Red Bull team principal calls Isack Hadjar’s Brazil podium drive his 'best race' with the team.
- Title: Laurent Mekies: Brazil was Isack Hadjar’s 'best race' for Red…
- Summary: Red Bull team principal calls Isack Hadjar’s Brazil podium drive his 'best race' with the team.
- Keywords: red bull racing, isack hadjar, laurent mekies, formula 1, sao paulo grand prix, 2026 season, 2027 season, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/laurent-mekies-brazil-was-isack-hadjars-best-race-for-red-bull/10874059
- Author: Rahaan Mazumder
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:41:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: red bull racing, isack hadjar, laurent mekies, formula 1, sao paulo grand prix, 2026 season, 2027 season, sports, cars
## Red Bull team principal praises Hadjar’s podium drive
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies calls Isack Hadjar’s Brazil podium drive his 'best race' with the team.

> I think ultimately if you ask me right now, i think it’s the best race he has done with us
## Hadjar secures third place at Interlagos
Hadjar finished third at Interlagos after starting fifth, cementing his third podium appearance of the 2026 season.
## Hadjar’s racecraft in treacherous conditions
Mekies highlighted Hadjar’s raw pace and racecraft in rapidly changing, treacherous conditions.
## Team order swap discussed during race
On lap 38, Hadjar was instructed to let Verstappen pass him after Verstappen charged through the field.
## Weather conditions prevent swap-back
As rain intensified, the cars became very distant, making a swap-back impossible.
## Mekies confirms Hadjar’s 2027 seat
Mekies stated Hadjar’s steady improvement justifies Red Bull’s decision to confirm him for the 2027 season.

> He has done a lot of very strong racing this year as you know but i think he has raised the bar another time
## Key takeaway

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says Isack Hadjar’s third podium of 2026 was his most impressive drive yet, securing his 2027 seat.