Hajjar: A major overhaul of the car is due in 2026.

      In the middle of the season Alan Permain took over Racing Bulls, replacing Laurent Mekis as team principal. Isack Hadjar said that such reshuffles did not affect the team's performance.

      Isack Hadjar: "I didn't feel any changes. Alan has always been with us, so this isn't a case of someone new coming in from another team. Let's put it this way, both Alan and Laurent were simply promoted.

      What I like most about their leadership is that they both have engineering experience. Because of that, as a driver you can rely on their decisions. It's a double advantage — our team principal is both a businessman and a technical specialist."

      Next year the technical regulations in Formula 1 will change. Hadjar said he is using his debut season as preparation for the next: "Next year we'll face large-scale work on developing the car. Therefore it's important that the feedback I provide to the team allows us to move in the right direction.

      I consider this year as training for the next. In 2026 your mind will be decisive."