Hadjar expresses approval of the FIA's withdrawal from the 2026 engine regulations.
"Based on what has been agreed, things can only move in a positive direction."
Isack Hadjar believes Formula 1 is finally "moving in the right direction" after the FIA and manufacturers reached a preliminary agreement to further relax the contentious 2026 engine regulations. Following a significant rules meeting on Friday that included the FIA, FOM, team leaders, and all five power unit manufacturers, the governing body announced plans for additional "evolutionary changes" starting from 2027.
The FIA stated that the Miami rule changes implemented earlier this month had already resulted in "improved competition" and less excessive energy harvesting. Further modifications are currently under consideration, but the most significant development was the agreement in principle for a significant reevaluation of combustion and electric power starting in 2027.
According to the proposal, the output of the internal combustion engine would increase by approximately 50kW, alongside an increase in fuel flow, while the electric deployment would decrease by around 50kW.
Hadjar, speaking to AFP during the Grand Prix De France Historique at Paul Ricard, enthusiastically endorsed this positive trend. "It’s going in the right direction because nobody is fond of what we initially had for 2026," he noted, alluding to the current 50-50 distribution between combustion and electric power.
"It’s essential to find solutions that enhance the situation, not worsen it." He added, "For next year, following what they have agreed upon, things can only improve."
The 21-year-old Frenchman also showcased a Vettel-era Red Bull V8 car at the event, making his preferences clear. "That’s my vision of driving," Hadjar said with a grin. "Whether it's electric or loud, as long as I can reach my maximum speed before braking, that’s what makes a race car."
He characterized the older V8 engines as "a completely different experience." “The car is lighter, there is much less downforce," Hadjar explained. "It brakes incredibly hard and the sound is fantastic."
Despite Red Bull’s challenging start in the new era, Hadjar remains hopeful about the team's future competitiveness. "By the end of the year, we’ll have a car that has made substantial progress," he predicted. "And next year, we’ll begin the season with a car capable of winning races. I’ll definitely be there."
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