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Isack Hadjar summoned after altercation with a fan at Mexico GP
Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar was summoned by race stewards after an altercation with a fan at the Mexico Grand Prix.
The French reports say he was called to explain after allegedly pushing the supporter.
The incident is being treated as possible misconduct, and the stewards are seeking Hadjar’s explanation.
The reports do not say what penalty, if any, he could face.
Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson were also penalised at the event, though the reports provide no details about those penalties.
The stewards’ decision on Hadjar is the next step mentioned in the reports.
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar was summoned by Formula 1 stewards over alleged misconduct in the paddock at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Social media footage appeared to show Hadjar pushing away a fan who tried to take a selfie with him.
The FIA summons did not specify the reason for the stewards’ call.
Hadjar was due to meet the stewards at 10.15am local time on Saturday.
- Who
- Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar and a fan.
- What
- Hadjar was summoned by the stewards over alleged paddock misconduct after footage appeared to show him pushing a fan.
- When
- After opening practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix; Hadjar was called to see the stewards at 10.15am local time on Saturday.
- Where
- The Formula 1 paddock at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
- Why
- The summons did not specify why Hadjar was called. Footage appeared to show an altercation after a fan tried to take a selfie.
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A fan appeared to approach Hadjar for a selfie, and footage later shared on social media appeared to show Hadjar pushing the fan away.
Hadjar was due to appear before the stewards.
- Driver
- Isack Hadjar
- Team
- Red Bull
- Grand Prix
- Mexico City Grand Prix
- Summons time
- 10.15am local time on Saturday
- Potential fine
- Up to €5,000 for certain conduct under the FIA International Sporting Code
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