Hampered by technical issues from the outset, Red Bull had to revise its program for the second day of testing in Bahrain. But thanks to a swift intervention from the mechanics and a productive afternoon, Isack Hadjar managed to turn things around and put the RB back at the top of the standings.
Hadajr's day began disrupted by technical issues.
Thursday clearly did not start according to plan for Isaac Hadjar. Held up in the pits this morning due to a technical issue, the Frenchman saw a valuable portion of his track time lost. This setback is far from ideal in the pre-season, where every lap counts to understand the car and validate the setup.
Despite this loss of time, the reaction of Red Bull was decisive. The team managed to get the car back on track just before the midday break, limiting the damage and preserving the overall program.
« The day obviously didn't start as planned with this issue, but in testing, this kind of unforeseen event is part of the game. The team reacted very well to get me back on track quickly.
Once restarted, Hadjar He was able to complete the relays and get back on track. In total, he completed 87 laps, a solid volume considering the time lost in the morning, and climbed into the top 5 with a time just over two seconds off the benchmark.
The pilot emphasized the quality of the work rather than the number of kilometers covered: We rode less than some, but we maximized every outing and collected a lot of useful data for the rest of the program.
Beyond the raw ranking, the feeling behind the wheel proved encouraging for the young driver. Red BullOnce the issues were resolved, the car proved to be sound and usable, a key point at this stage of the pre-season.
« As soon as I was able to string together some clean laps, I felt comfortable in the car. That's a positive sign for the future." he explained Hadjar
Despite a tight schedule, the team believes it has met most of its technical objectives, proving its ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
