Hajjar: Marko believed in me and gave me a chance.

      Over the years, Red Bull's motorsport consultant Helmut Marko has gained a reputation for being a stern man who dismisses drivers without regret if they don't achieve results. However, Isaac Hajjar has a completely different opinion about the Austrian specialist.

      Isaac Hajjar: "I have an extremely honest relationship with Helmut. He is the man who opened the way for me to Formula 1, gave me a chance, outlined the trajectory, so I am only grateful to him for that.

      I remember my debut season in Formula 2. It was a real nightmare, but he continued to believe in me, gave me a second chance, which I took advantage of and achieved the result.

      Helmut didn't talk much to me that season. He allowed me to go through all the difficulties on my own. I think it's a good thing because it added stress to me, but it was a smart move.

      There were six participants in the youth program that year, and I was ranked last of those six. But in the end, I was the only participant in the program who stayed in it for the next season."