Hadjar Agrees with Marko's Criticism: 'I Found My Reaction Embarrassing'
Red Bull junior driver Isack Hadjar has addressed Helmut Marko's comments regarding his emotional reaction after crashing during the formation lap of his Formula 1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix.
Man with mic in white jacket
Responding to Marko's statement about his behavior being "embarrassing," Hadjar acknowledged sharing the same sentiment. "I found it embarrassing myself," the Racing Bulls driver admitted, confirming he had spoken with Marko the following day and maintaining their relationship remains positive.
The rookie driver explained that potential misinterpretation may have occurred due to language barriers, as Marko's original comments were in German. He also expressed gratitude for the unexpected outpouring of support from fans following the incident.
Notably, Hadjar received encouragement from seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who reached out with a supportive message. The young driver drew parallels between his situation and Hamilton's past experience in Shanghai, sharing that he had a meaningful interaction with Anthony Hamilton, Lewis's father, immediately after the crash.
Looking ahead to the Chinese Grand Prix, Hadjar emphasized his quick recovery from the setback, stating he felt better by Monday, particularly knowing he would have an immediate opportunity to redeem himself in the back-to-back race weekend format.
Formula 1