Hadjar demands Red Bull clutch redesign after costly US GP start

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Isack Hadjar demanded a Red Bull clutch redesign after a poor start ruined his United States Grand Prix, dropping him from third to fifth. He also faced a stewards' summons for an incident with Albon, while teammate Verstappen secured a podium.

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How the sources differ

Crash.net and Motorsport.com both focus on Hadjar's clutch criticism, while the FIA documents establish the official penalty for Lindblad and the summons for Hadjar. The social posts highlight the pit stop mapping issue and the team radio tension with Verstappen.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most complete account, detailing Hadjar's qualifying performance, the start issue, and his call for a redesign, with a clear image.

FIA documents

Arvid Lindblad receives a five-place grid penalty for using a sixth Engine (ICE), a breach of the F1 Regulations.

Isack Hadjar is summoned to the stewards regarding an alleged breach of Article B1.8.5 of the FIA F1 Regulations following an incident with Car 23.

Hadjar demands Red Bull clutch redesign after costly US GP start

How the sources differ

FIA documents

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On social

Hadjar demands Red Bull clutch redesign after costly US GP start

How the sources differ

FIA documents

Five place grid penalty for Lindblad for sixth engine use

Summons for Hadjar over alleged erratic driving incident with Albon

Coverage

Isack Hadjar demands Red Bull redesign 'fragile' clutch after difficult US GP

Isack Hadjar demands Red Bull clutch “redesign” after costly US GP start

On social

[Motorsport Italia] Hadjar remained on the pit stop map for half the race: he had no power below 40% throttle