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Isack Hadjar · 2026 Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne Walk

Hadjar summoned after provisional Azerbaijan GP podium finish

Archive photograph: Isack Hadjar · 2026 Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne Walk · 2026-03-08Archive photo · 2026-03-08 · Yu Chu Chin · CC BY-SA 4.0

Isack Hadjar has been summoned by the Azerbaijan Grand Prix stewards over an alleged practice-start infringement after finishing third in the provisional race classification.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

The stewards summoned Hadjar and a Red Bull representative to appear at 18:10 over an alleged practice-start infringement at 14:20. The notice cites Article 12.2.1.i of the International Sporting Code and item 13.6 of the race director’s competition note.

The FIA’s provisional classification places George Russell first, Max Verstappen second, 0.196 seconds behind, and Hadjar third, 10.704 seconds off Russell.

RacingNews365 described the summons as a threat to Hadjar’s podium place. The FIA notice specifies no penalty, and his third-place result remains provisional.

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  1. SOURCE2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Provisional Race ClassificationFédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) · Source date as found: 2026-09-26
  2. SOURCE2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Summons — Car 6 — Alleged Failure to Follow Race Director’s Instructions — Practice StartFédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) · Source date as found: 2026-09-26
  3. SOURCEIsack Hadjar podium at risk after Azerbaijan GP stewards summonsRacingNews365 English · Source date as found: 2026-09-26
Source context

The FIA race classification is provisional; its practice-start summons sets out an allegation, not a penalty decision.