Isack Hadjar shares which motorsport series he’s interested in after F1
Isack Hadjar summed up what it takes to be a Red Bull driver in just two words — and he believes his skills could work well in other motorsports too.
Hadjar had a tough weekend in Miami, missing points in the sprint race, getting disqualified from qualifying, and hitting the wall on lap six of Sunday’s race.
But the 21-year-old is still one of F1’s newest stars. He made his debut in 2025 with VCARB, Red Bull’s junior team, before moving up to the big leagues in 2026.
Red Bull started as a drinks company back in 1984, and by the late ’80s, it was sponsoring top athletes in racing and extreme sports. The brand quickly became known for strength, heroism, and excitement.
When we asked Hadjar what makes a Red Bull athlete special, he said simply: “They’re fearless.”
We caught up with Hadjar before the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, where he shared his thoughts on the Red Bull mindset and the less glamorous parts of racing.
To succeed at Red Bull, it’s clear that being fearless is key — whether you’re an F1 star like Hadjar or a record-breaking skydiver like Felix Baumgartner, the first person to break the sound barrier in freefall.
“Are you fearless?” I asked.
“Not in everything I do, but definitely behind the wheel,” he replied.
Hadjar is confident his fearlessness could help him in other racing sports too, but maybe not in the really extreme ones!
“I’d stick close to F1,” he said. “Maybe MotoGP.”
“No NASCAR?” I asked.
His eyes lit up. “Yes! Yes, yes, yes!”
Being a Red Bull driver means more pressure to perform and plenty of time spent doing interviews — sometimes a whole hour of fast questions from journalists like me.
But there’s always room for fun. When I asked Hadjar about the most ‘Miami’ thing he’s done, he named two local favorites: sports and alligators.
“I went to a Miami game, an Inter Miami game, to see Lionel Messi,” he said excitedly. “And I saw lots of alligators at Mack’s Fish Camp!”
If he could borrow a skill from another driver, he’d take the rain driving talents of teammate Max Verstappen or rivals Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris.
The most surprising thing about joining Red Bull? Hadjar thought for a bit and then said, “No comment!”
And if Red Bull made a drink named after him? After some laughs and thinking, he chose “any tropical flavor.”
Red Bull didn’t wait for May’s Miami weekend to celebrate—their latest Summer Edition flavor, Citrus Zest, was introduced in April with a bright yellow look for their sister team, VCARB. Red Bull athletes gathered by the track’s Energy Station as their F1 stars raced in one of the coolest events of the year.
Red Bull is much more than an energy drink — it’s a cultural force that fuels excellence in everything from F1 and extreme sports to music festivals. Fans not only enjoy the drinks but also follow the brand’s deep involvement in sport, culture, and style worldwide.
The Summer Edition flavor and new VCARB design are just the latest part of Red Bull’s ever-changing adventure. Seasonal flavors have become a fan favorite, keeping people curious and eager to try something fresh. This approach fits perfectly in the world of F1.
In 2026 alone, VCARB rolled out a special cherry blossom-themed look in Japan. Last year’s white peach flavor led to a stunning magenta design that fans loved.
With so many exciting flavors and a strong presence in the coolest global events, it makes perfect sense for Red Bull to turn the Miami Grand Prix into a big launch party for a new special edition. Sun, speed, and style — that’s the Red Bull Summer Edition vibe, just like the Miami GP.
By Elizabeth Blackstock