Why ex-Verstappen teammates back Hadjar to avoid their struggles
Former teammates of Max Verstappen have expressed confidence that Isack Hadjar can succeed where they struggled alongside the dominant Dutchman. Crash.net gathers perspectives from drivers who experienced first-hand the challenge of being measured against Verstappen, and they identify qualities in Hadjar that could help the young Frenchman thrive rather than wilt under the intense pressure of being the four-time champion's teammate at Red Bull.
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