Isaac Hajjar says he has the perfect timing he may have hoped for to maneuver as much as Pink Bull because of new laws coming in 2026.
Pink Bull opted to launch Yuki Tsunoda on the finish of 2025 and promote Hajjar after a wonderful rookie season with the Racing Bulls. The second seat subsequent to Max Verstappen has been a troublesome alternative for a number of drivers over the previous 18 months, together with Tsunoda, Liam Lawson and Sergio Perez, however Hajjar says the timing of his transfer has alleviated lots of the challenges confronted by his predecessors.
“I needed to do my greatest right here (Racing Bulls) to go to Pink Bull,” Hajjar stated. “There wasn’t a number of consideration paid to what the large boys have been doing.
“However now there’s undoubtedly a shift in focus and I am unable to wait to get to MK[Milton Keynes]and begin working with the fellows over January and February. It isn’t going to be enjoyable, however I imagine it’ll make a distinction right here, as a result of automobiles have not been constructed but. And there is one software there, and that is the sim. So there’s a number of work to be carried out. I’ve obtained extra break day, however what is the level?”
“It is the perfect timing ever… it is a new automobile. It isn’t like Max is aware of automobiles, proper? The whole lot is ranging from scratch. I really feel actually fortunate to be at Pink Bull. It will be very helpful and if the automobile has to go in a single route, I will be right here too. And possibly that is simply my opinion. So I am excited.”
The Frenchman has already stated he should mood his personal expectations alongside Verstappen subsequent season, however he additionally hopes to have the ability to be taught from the four-time world champion early in his profession.
“Truthfully, I feel we have been very fortunate to have arrived in higher circumstances,” he stated. “Laurent[Mekies, team principal]may also be there. I’ve already labored with him, so it is a very acquainted face. I am excited, to be trustworthy.”
“(Success is) combating for wins and being there each weekend. To be the primary driver shortly doing a very nice job subsequent to Max…”
“It is exhausting to comprehend that. It isn’t simply Pink Bull, it is being teammates with Max. I am solely 21 years outdated and at such a younger age I get to see what the perfect stage on the planet is, so I am very grateful. I am very fortunate.”
