Isack Hadjar Comically Breaks His First Ever F1 Trophy During Post Race Celebrations
Isack Hadjar earned Racing Bulls' first podium since 2021 and won the fan-voted Driver of the Day award at the Dutch Grand Prix, despite breaking his delicate, handcrafted trophy.
- Isack Hadjar, a 20-year-old rookie Racing Bulls driver, secured his first Formula 1 podium by finishing third at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort on September 1, 2025.
- Hadjar capitalized on Lando Norris's late-race engine failure and was promoted to third after McLaren's star retired seven laps from the end, surprising many with his composure.
- He started fourth on the grid, held off challengers Charles Leclerc and George Russell, and earned 15 points to move from 12th to 10th in the drivers' standings.
- During celebrations, Hadjar accidentally snapped the half-year-crafted, £35,000 Herend Porcelain Manufactory trophy in half, prompting his apology and the creation of a replacement trophy later given to Max Verstappen.
- Hadjar expressed that reaching the podium was his lifelong target and hopes to build on this breakthrough, while his performances have notably raised his reputation within the paddock.
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F1 star accidentally breaks his first trophy after Dutch Grand Prix
Isack Hadjar was so shocked to get on the podium hie broke his trophy! (Photo: Getty) Rookie Isack Hadjar achieved his first Formula 1 podium at the Dutch Grand Prix – but accidentally broke his trophy in half while celebrating. Oscar Piastri claimed victory at Zandvoort on Sunday in the first race since the summer break and staked a massive claim in the title race thanks to Lando Norris’ DNF. The Brit was running second when his McLaren suffere…
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Isack Hadjar said he's "over the moon" with his first Formula 1 podium finish, and that it's even better to share it with his childhood hero, Max Verstappen. The four-time champion could even…
Isack Hadjar breaks first F1 trophy as Dutch GP podium celebrations take toll - The Mirror
Isack Hadjar qualified fourth for the Dutch Grand Prix and converted that into his first Formula 1 podium, but will need a replacement trophy having already broken the first
French Formula One driver Isack Hadjar's joy after scoring his first podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix was mixed with some sadness. Organizers are now working to compensate the driver and his team, Racing Bulls.
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