A podium for Visa Cash App Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar was the highlight for the team at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix over the weekend at the Zandvoort Circuit in the Netherlands. Having started fourth, the Frenchman capitalised on his car speed holding position for much of the race behind Red Bulls Max Verstappen. The sudden retirement of McLaren’s Lando Norris moved both Verstappen and Hadjar to second and third overall, Oscar Piastri the winner for McLaren.
“This is what I’ve always dreamed of, and it feels incredible, I’m absolutely over the moon,” commented Hadjar. “The team has worked so hard to get us here today, and I couldn’t be prouder. I didn’t expect today’s result, but achieving one of my dreams makes it even more special.”
Teammate Liam Lawson finished a credible 12th overall after fighting with Willimas driver Carlos Sainz for seventh place. The two came together just before the halfway point dropping both to the back of the field.
“I’m super happy for the team,” said Lawson. “Isack drove a great race and to be on the podium is exceptional. The team have been working very hard and it’s so well deserved.
“As for my race, I’m really disappointed that the incident took place. The stewards decision echoes the rule book and unfortunately Carlos wasn’t ahead of me at the apex and the contact ruined both of our races. That being said, the podium result shows the potential of the car, which is very positive as we head to Monza next weekend.”
On Lap 27, Sainz drove around the outside of Turn 1, but his front right tyre collided with Lawson’s rear left at the hairpin exit, causing damage to both cars. The FIA Stewards ruled “The front axle of Car 55 [Sainz] was not ahead of the front axle of Car 30 [Lawson] at the apex of Turn 1. Car 55 attempted to stay on the outside of Car 30 and a collision occurred. We considered that Car 30 had the right to the corner and therefore Car 55 was wholly or predominantly to blame for the collision.” Sainz was given a ten-second penalty, finishing behind Lawson in 13th.
“I feel very sorry for Liam, because without Sainz crashing into him he would have been right up there as well and would have finished P5,” commented Team Principal Alan Permane. “Despite this, it has been a strong weekend all round for the team with huge efforts made from everyone in the garage, to Faenza and Milton Keynes; contributing to so much to deliver the exceptional race car we have. Onwards we go to Monza to continue this momentum!”
The 15-points gained by Hadjar’s podium puts the team seventh overall in the Constructor’s Championship just two-points behind Aston Martin and nine-points ahead of Sauber.
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