Isack Hadjar certified fourth for the Dutch Grand Prix and transformed that into his first System 1 podium, however will want a substitute trophy having already damaged the primary
The trophy received by Isack Hadjar for his podium end on the Dutch Grand Prix was damaged through the post-race celebrations. It was a red-letter day for the 20-year-old and his Racing Bulls group at Zandvoort as rookie Hadjar completed third to safe the primary podium of his System 1 profession.
That end result sparked wild celebrations in parc ferme because the racer jumped right into a crowd of his colleagues who have been all stomping and cheering with delight. They usually continued to take action as Hadjar took his place on the rostrum for the primary time.
The Frenchman did as all racing drivers do, holding his trophy aloft and punching the air earlier than observing the nationwide anthems after which, with winner Oscar Piastri and second-placed Max Verstappen, spraying champagne in celebration of their achievements.
He then returned to the pit lane for extra celebrations with group workers and pictures of all trackside personnel collectively in entrance of their storage, as has grow to be custom in F1.
However the photographs which have emerged from the pit lane present that, amid the melee, Hadjar’s porcelain prize was trying worse for put on. The highest part of the cup had come away from the bottom, sparking amused expressions from the racer in addition to group principal Alan Permane and chief government Peter Bayer.
It isn’t the primary time a trophy has been broken after an F1 race in latest occasions. Lando Norris infamously shattered the prize received by Max Verstappen after the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix through the wild celebrations on the rostrum.
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The trophy in query was made by the Herend Porcelain Manufactory and took half a 12 months to place collectively. It additionally price a little bit wanting £35,000 to make. The damaged trophy was mended and a substitute created which was later offered to Verstappen by Norris.
The Brit additionally mentioned: “To start with, I do wish to apologise for it. I clearly had no intention in ever doing such a factor. I understand how a lot it means to the Hungarians and a part of their tradition… and I did apologise to Max. I do know I made a few jokes about which possibly I should not however I do really feel unhealthy for [him].
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“If he did it to my trophy I would be irritated. I do apologise for it and clearly to the individuals who put the effort and time into making it, I actually did not imply for it to occur. I will ensure that I am much more cautious subsequent time.”
Verstappen went on to win the title and, in fact, it’s one among many trophies received by the four-time F1 champion over time. For Hadjar, this was his first prize within the sport and, ought to any extra come sooner or later, he’ll hope to be extra cautious.
