Isack Hadjar had a disappointing outing at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, grappling with technical issues that ruined his chances of a strong finish. Initially running in a competitive position ahead of teammate Liam Lawson, Hadjar’s race unraveled as a strategy call saw Lawson get the first pit stop when the track began to dry. While that already set Hadjar back, things worsened when his car developed a problem that forced a second stop, sending him to the back of the grid where he remained.
The young French driver expressed clear frustration after the race, stating he had been aware of the car issue throughout the event. Though he refrained from revealing the specific nature of the problem, Hadjar lamented the lost opportunity, especially since he believed the car had good pace otherwise. He praised his team for their effort and believed a double-points finish had been possible, given Lawson’s result.
On the other hand, Liam Lawson made the most of the strategy that benefited him. Emerging in seventh after his stop, he eventually finished eighth after losing a place to Lewis Hamilton. Nonetheless, Lawson managed to fend off Gabriel Bortoleto and score valuable points—his second top-ten result in the last three races. He described the race as enjoyable despite challenging conditions, especially the critical transition from wet to dry tyres.
Lawson’s result was a welcome reward following his early crash at Silverstone. He noted how small details and decisions now make a significant difference in the tight championship battle. The Kiwi stressed the importance of building momentum heading into the summer break, underscoring how confidence and performance go hand in hand during a tightly contested season.
Thanks to Lawson’s points and Aston Martin’s failure to score, Racing Bulls moved five points ahead of their nearest rivals in the standings. They now sit just two points behind Kick Sauber in the Constructors’ Championship. As the team heads to Hungary, they aim to regroup, particularly around Hadjar’s technical setback, and hope to capitalize on the momentum Lawson has begun to build.
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