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Isack Hadjar faces challenges as he kicks off his Australian Grand Prix weekend. The Red Bull Racing rookie finishes fourth in the opening practice but drops to ninth in the second session. Despite this, Hadjar remains optimistic about the RB22’s reliability, a key factor in the new 2026 power unit era. “Consistency is difficult,” he admits, highlighting the need to adapt driving styles amid new regulations.
Max Verstappen wraps up the day in sixth place, experiencing a gravel excursion that raises initial concerns about his car. Chief engineer Paul Monaghan reassures, stating, “It’s recoverable. It’s nothing drastic.”
Verstappen notes the team's pace aligns with expectations but acknowledges the need for improvement: “There’s work to do.” Red Bull’s new package shows promise, but the team must refine their performance ahead of the race weekend.
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