Red Bull Racing experienced an unexpected moment during the second day of Formula One testing in Barcelona when their newest driver, Isack Hadjar, was involved in a crash on track. The incident happened during the afternoon session after he stepped in to replace Max Verstappen.
Hadjar, who is still adapting to the demands of Formula One machinery, lost control of the car during the test run. The crash immediately drew attention as it involved Red Bull’s highly anticipated 2026-spec challenger.
The team later confirmed that Hadjar was not injured and walked away safely, easing any concerns about his condition. Safety protocols worked as intended, allowing the driver to escape without harm.
However, the car was not as fortunate. Red Bull acknowledged that the 2026 F1 car sustained damage, which could impact the team’s remaining testing schedule.
Despite the setback, Red Bull Racing is expected to analyze the incident closely and continue preparations for the future season, with testing designed to push limits and uncover weaknesses early.
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