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Hadjar’s paddock shove draws support and criticism from F1 fans

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Several fans defended Hadjar after footage of the paddock shove spread online, while others questioned his response.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

Isack Hadjar’s response to a fan seeking a selfie in the Mexican Grand Prix paddock drew mixed reactions online: several users defended the Red Bull driver, while others criticised his reaction.

The encounter took place between Friday’s two practice sessions. The footage shows the fan trying to put an arm around Hadjar as he walked through the paddock. Hadjar pushed him back at arm’s length, then gave him a forceful shove as the fan continued. He was summoned to the stewards over alleged misconduct during the Mexican Grand Prix weekend.

Those defending him argued that drivers’ personal space should be respected and that meeting a driver is a privilege, not an entitlement. One user questioned whether Hadjar’s response was acceptable; some commenters also asked why he was the one facing the stewards. Another said the situation could probably have been handled better and that security should have stepped in sooner.

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