Isack Hadjar given formal warning for misconduct at Mexico City Grand Prix
31st October 2026Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar has been given a ‘formal warning’ for misconduct against a paddock guest at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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Hadjar has escaped punishment having been given a formal warning after he had an altercation with a paddock guest on Friday, as he was on his way to the opening hour of practice.
A video circulated social media which saw a guest trying to take a picture with the driver before the Frenchman forcibly pushed them away.
As a result, the stewards had summoned Hadjar at 10:15am local time for an alleged breach of misconduct.
However, even though they had determined Hadjar had breached the regulations, the Red Bull driver will avoid any monetary and sporting penalties as the stewards deemed the guest had invaded the driver’s private space.
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In the stewards report, they said:
“The driver stated that he was running late for FP1 and had stopped to have a photograph with a young fan, when he was approached by a Paddock guest in an aggressive manner.
“One security person was walking behind him and was unable to intervene and prevent what was tantamount to an invasion of the driver’s private space.
“The driver initially resisted the move by placing his hand on the waist of the guest, holding him at bay, then the driver pushed him aside with his open right hand.
“This latter action by the driver is regarded as a breach of the regulations however in mitigation of penalty the stewards considered the following matters (in accordance with the guidelines provided in Appendix B of the FIA International Sporting Code):
“a) The driver was reacting to an uninvited and rather aggressive action by another
person
“b) The driver was endeavouring to make his way to the start of FP1 through a
congested area
“c) The driver did not have sufficient security present
“d) The guest was invading his personal space without his consent.
“e) The general issue drivers have experienced moving through the Paddock”
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