Isack Hadjar, a competitor in the Formula 2 championship, is eyeing victory at the iconic street circuit in Monaco this weekend, describing it as the best track in the world. Hadjar is in high spirits after his consecutive wins in the recent standout race in Imola, which placed him in third in the driver standings, just nine points behind the current championship leader, Zane Maloney. The French driver has fond memories of racing in the principality, having clinched a win there in 2021 during the Alpine Formula Regional European Championship (Freca), shortly before joining the Red Bull Junior Academy. Hadjar expressed his admiration for the layout of the track, emphasizing its remarkable qualities. He stated: “I’ve won there before, and it was actually the weekend I was signed by Red Bull, so it holds great sentimental value for me. It’s a unique place, and I truly believe it’s the best track in the world.”
Looking ahead to the weekend, Hadjar acknowledged the importance of racking up laps during free practice to prepare for “the most crucial qualifying session of the year.” The Red Bull Junior driver stressed the intensity of free practice, as it provides the opportunity to push the limits while maintaining control and avoiding accidents. He described the adrenaline that comes from driving so close to the barriers, highlighting the incredible nature of the circuit. Hadjar also emphasized the importance of confidence in braking and the ability to brake late, especially on this circuit where precision is crucial due to everything being so close. He stressed that success in qualifying is determined by the margin one leaves to approach the walls.
The weekend in Monaco started positively for Campos Racing driver Hadjar, with Hadjar registering the fourth best time in a training session affected by rain on Thursday. The qualifying session, scheduled for Friday at 3:10 PM local time (GMT+2), will be divided into two groups. Drivers with even numbers will be placed in Group A, while those with odd numbers will be in Group B. Hadjar, driving car number 20, will participate in the initial qualifying session of Group A, with the fastest driver from both groups securing the pole position. Hadjar acknowledged that there are opportunities for overtaking, but this largely depends on mistakes made by the drivers ahead. Therefore, starting from pole position is preferable. Winning in Monaco would be of great importance to Hadjar, and his goal is to secure pole position in his group and build from that success. Winning in Monaco is Hadjar’s sole focus at this time.
