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Hadjar suffers gearbox failure and qualifies last for Singapore GP
Isack Hadjar’s Singapore Grand Prix weekend has been disrupted by repeated mechanical problems with his Red Bull car.
He retired from Saturday’s sprint race with a power unit failure, then suffered an engine problem and a gearbox failure during qualifying.
He did not set a timed lap and qualified 22nd, though one account says he is due to start 21st because George Russell has an engine penalty.
Hadjar said he wanted to race rather than focus on his position and was frustrated that he could not use his soft tyres.
He called for new engine components, describing the weekend as a chance for a fresh start.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies apologised and said the gearbox problem was still being investigated.
The team had not confirmed whether it would install new power unit parts before Sunday’s race, where Hadjar faces a difficult climb through the field.
Isack Hadjar qualified last for the Singapore Grand Prix after a gearbox failure prevented him from setting a time.
The Red Bull driver had already retired from Saturday’s sprint race because of a mechanical failure.
Hadjar said he was frustrated by having unused soft tyres and wanted to race and fight with other drivers.
He called for new components and a fresh start, while Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies said the gearbox problem was still being investigated.
Hadjar qualified 22nd, but one source reported he would start 21st because of a penalty for Mercedes driver George Russell.
- Who
- Isack Hadjar, a Red Bull driver.
- What
- A gearbox failure stopped him from setting a qualifying time, leaving him last in qualifying.
- When
- Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Where
- The Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
- Why
- The gearbox failed during Hadjar’s qualifying session; the cause was still under investigation.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
No, I want to drive. Honestly, I don't care about P22. I just want to get out there and do my thing. Get to it
I would like to apologise to Isack, as he has had very limited running opportunities this weekend
We need stuff that is new
Hadjar placed ninth, according to GPFans.
Hadjar retired after a mechanical failure.
Hadjar stopped with a loss of power, returned to the pits and later suffered a gearbox failure.
Hadjar was classified 22nd without setting a time.
- Qualifying position
- 22nd and last, with no time set
- Failure
- Gearbox problem during qualifying
- Sprint result
- Retired after a mechanical failure
- Team
- Red Bull Racing
- Reported starting position
- 21st, according to Motorsport.com, due to George Russell’s engine penalty
Sources
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