Monaco FP1 crash ‘really caught me off guard’ – Hadjar

Isack Hadjar experienced a challenging start to the Monaco Grand Prix weekend after a heavy crash during FP1. The Red Bull driver lost control at the Swimming Pool chicane, causing significant damage to his car and bringing out the red flags. Hadjar admitted the incident caught him off guard as he was beginning to build confidence. Despite the setback, Hadjar returned for FP2 and managed to secure a promising P6 finish. He emphasized the importance of regaining his rhythm cautiously and is now focused on finding more performance in FP3 to challenge the top teams, particularly Mercedes, as he looks ahead to Qualifying.