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Laurent Mekies at Web Summit in Lisbon on 11 November 2025. Archive photo. Resized and converted to WebP.

Mekies apologises to Hadjar after Singapore setbacks

Archive photograph: Laurent Mekies at Web Summit in Lisbon on 11 November 2025. Archive photo. Resized and converted to WebP. · 2025-11-11Archive photo · 2025-11-11 · Alex Broadway / Web Summit / Sportsfile · CC BY 4.0

Mekies apologised for Hadjar's limited running after an engine failure in the sprint and a gearbox problem in qualifying.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies apologised to Isack Hadjar ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, acknowledging that the driver had had very little running over the weekend.

Hadjar's engine failed during the sprint, and a gearbox problem then disrupted qualifying. Mekies said the team was still investigating the gearbox issue. He also praised the mechanics for getting the car ready for qualifying after earlier trouble in the sprint and sprint qualifying.

Starting from the back would make the race difficult, Mekies said, but Red Bull would fight alongside Hadjar to work his way forward.

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