Isack Hadjar Wiki, Age, Height, Net Worth 2026

Isack Hadjar is the 22-year-old French-Algerian Formula 1 driver who has gone from a formation-lap crash on his debut to a Red Bull race seat in the space of two seasons. On 8 November 2026 he finished third in a chaotic, rain-hit São Paulo Grand Prix — his third podium of the season and a second consecutive Red Bull double podium alongside Max Verstappen.

From a childhood kart in Paris to runner-up in Formula 2 and a maiden podium at Zandvoort, Hadjar’s rise has been one of the fastest in modern Formula 1. This biography covers his age, height, parents, career, girlfriend, net worth and the São Paulo drive that underlined his place at Red Bull.

Early Life

Isack Alexandre Hadjar was born on 28 September 2004 in Paris, France, to an Algerian family of physicians and physicists. His father, Yassine Hadjar, is a researcher in quantum mechanics who also served as his son’s kart mechanic, while his mother, Randa Hadjar, guides his career as his manager, according to The SportsGrail. He holds dual French and Algerian citizenship and is named after the physicist Isaac Newton.

Hadjar fell in love with motorsport after watching the Pixar animated film Cars, and a year after he started watching Formula 1 his parents bought him a go-kart. He began competitive kart racing at the age of seven. His small stature caused him problems in his early single-seater days — in his first French F4 season he struggled to push the pedals fully down — but it never slowed his progress for long.

Junior Career

Hadjar made his single-seater debut in the French F4 Championship in 2019, winning at Spa-Francorchamps and finishing seventh overall and second in the junior class. He finished runner-up in French F4 in 2020, then moved through Formula Regional before joining Hitech in FIA Formula 3 in 2022, where he finished fourth overall with three wins, including a rain-soaked victory at Spielberg.

He graduated to FIA Formula 2 with Hitech in 2023 and finished 14th in a difficult rookie season. Switching to Campos Racing for 2024 changed everything: he won four races and fought Gabriel Bortoleto for the title until the final round, finishing runner-up with 192 points after stalling at the start of the Abu Dhabi feature race. A member of the Red Bull Junior Team since 2022, he had already served as a Red Bull reserve driver from September 2024, and on 20 December 2024 it was announced that he would race for Racing Bulls in Formula 1 in 2025.

Formula 1 Career

Hadjar’s Formula 1 debut, at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, could hardly have gone worse: he crashed on the formation lap and did not start the race. He recovered quickly, qualifying seventh in only his second race and scoring his first championship points with eighth place in Japan. The high point of his rookie season came at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where he qualified fourth, held off Charles Leclerc and George Russell, and passed the retiring Lando Norris near the end to finish third. It was his maiden Formula 1 podium, made him the fifth-youngest podium finisher in the sport’s history and the first Arab driver ever to stand on a Formula 1 podium. He finished the season 12th in the championship with 51 points, reached Q3 16 times according to USA Today, and was voted Rookie of the Year by the readers of Motor Sport Magazine.

That form earned him promotion to Red Bull Racing for 2026, partnering four-time world champion Max Verstappen with car number 6. The step up brought immediate results: he was classified third at Monaco after Pierre Gasly was penalised, and he added a podium at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on his return from a wrist injury sustained while training during the August break — an injury that had ruled him out of the Dutch, Italian and Spanish Grands Prix.

His third podium of 2026 came at Interlagos on 8 November. Starting fifth in a race that swung between wet and dry, Hadjar ran second on the drying track before Red Bull asked him to let Verstappen through on lap 38 so his team-mate could chase the McLaren of Norris. He complied, survived a near-miss with his own pit crew in the late rush for intermediate tyres, and finished third, 24.485 seconds behind Norris. The result gave Red Bull a double podium, took Hadjar to 122 points — 30 behind seventh-placed Oscar Piastri — and extended his run to 13 consecutive races in the points. Afterwards he called it “definitely the most challenging conditions I’ve ever faced”. He now heads to the Las Vegas Grand Prix on 20–22 November 2026 as one of the form drivers of the season. His fellow young star Kimi Antonelli, crowned world champion a week earlier in Mexico, remains the benchmark for his generation, while India’s own racing ladder is producing names such as F1 Sim Racing champion Karl Verghese.

Personal Life

Hadjar keeps his private life out of the spotlight. As of early 2025 he had not publicly confirmed any romantic relationship, and no later public confirmation has been reported, so he is listed here as having no publicly confirmed girlfriend. His family remains closely involved in his career: his father, a quantum physicist, was his kart mechanic in his early racing years, and his mother manages his career.

He races under the French flag and holds dual French and Algerian citizenship. Some outlets describe his family as an Algerian Muslim family, though Hadjar himself has not spoken publicly about his faith. He is unmarried and has no children.

Isack Hadjar Net Worth 2026

Hadjar has never disclosed his net worth, and no reliable public figure exists. Media estimates put it at around $1–2 million, with one biography site listing $1 million and another giving a $1.5–2 million range. His debut-season salary with Racing Bulls was reported by biography sites at between £386,000 and £772,000, and his promotion to Red Bull Racing for 2026 will have improved his earnings, though no figure has been reported.

At 22, and only in his second Formula 1 season, his commercial value is still rising: a Red Bull race seat, three podiums in 2026 and a growing profile in both France and Algeria give him a platform that far bigger earners on the grid took years to build.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Isack Hadjar?

Isack Hadjar was born on 28 September 2004, so he is 22 years old as of November 2026.

How tall is Isack Hadjar?

Isack Hadjar is 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm) tall, according to Honda’s official driver profile, which also lists his weight at 65 kg. Some biography sites list him at 5 feet 4 inches, but the 167 cm figure from Honda is the best-sourced measurement.

Who are Isack Hadjar’s parents?

Isack Hadjar’s father is Yassine Hadjar, a researcher in quantum mechanics who also worked as his kart mechanic in his early racing years. His mother is Randa Hadjar, who guides his career as his manager, according to The SportsGrail. Both parents come from medical and scientific backgrounds.

Does Isack Hadjar have a girlfriend?

No. Isack Hadjar has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationship, and no girlfriend has been reported in reliable sources. He keeps his private life out of the spotlight.

What is Isack Hadjar’s net worth?

Isack Hadjar’s net worth is not publicly disclosed. Media estimates put it at around $1–2 million, based on his Formula 1 salary and early endorsements. His debut-season salary was reported at between £386,000 and £772,000.

When did Isack Hadjar get his first Formula 1 podium?

Isack Hadjar scored his first Formula 1 podium at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, finishing third for Racing Bulls. He became the fifth-youngest podium finisher in Formula 1 history and the first Arab driver to stand on a Formula 1 podium. His third podium of the 2026 season came at the São Paulo Grand Prix on 8 November 2026.