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Isack Hadjar demands Red Bull redesign 'fragile' clutch after difficult US GP
Hadjar said the clutch is too fragile and not coping with temperatures after he fell from third to sixth at COTA, Sky Sports reported.
- Isack Hadjar finished sixth at the United States Grand Prix after dropping from third on the grid, prompting demands for a complete clutch redesign.
- Red Bull's clutch design is "too fragile" and struggles with temperatures, causing poor starts that Hadjar claims are entirely out of his control.
- Hadjar reported "clutch over-delivery" despite following procedures perfectly, while poor radio coverage and incorrect engine mapping hindered his pace on hard tires.
- Beyond clutch issues, Hadjar criticized the team's decision to switch him to hard tires for his second stint, a strategic choice that compounded his difficulties at COTA.
- After finishing outside the top five in Singapore and at COTA, Hadjar now turns his attention to the Mexico City Grand Prix seeking a return to competitive form.
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Isaac Hadjar (Red Bull Racing) pointed to a technical problem with the RB22's clutch as the reason for his poor start in the 2026 F1 US Grand Prix. He stated that the clutch was unable to cope with the temperature properly, a problem that the driver couldn't resolve…
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