Red Bull driver warned after paddock incident at Mexico City Grand Prix
Isack Hadjar received a formal warning from stewards after pushing away a man in the paddock during the Formula One event in Mexico City.
At a glance
- Hadjar received a formal warning after the paddock incident involving a man who approached him in an aggressive manner
- Haas replaced Esteban Ocon with reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa for the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend
- Hirakawa will make his Formula One race debut on Sunday after winning major endurance racing titles
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar was given a formal warning by stewards at the Mexico City Grand Prix after an incident in the paddock on Friday. According to stewards, a man approached the driver in an aggressive manner while Hadjar was having a photograph with a young fan. Hadjar initially resisted by placing his hand on the man's waist before pushing him aside with his open right hand.
Separately, Haas made a shock decision to drop driver Esteban Ocon from the race weekend. Reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa, a Japanese driver with two World Endurance Championship titles and a Le Mans 24 Hours victory, will replace Ocon and make his Formula One race debut on Sunday.
Why it matters
The incidents highlight tensions within Formula One teams and security protocols at major racing events as the sport continues its 2026 season.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — SportMexican Grand Prix qualifying: Formula One 2026 – live
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