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F1·BREAKING·October 11, 2026 04:52 PM ET

Isack Hadjar takes fresh power unit, will start from pit lane

He joins ALO and STR at the back after a gearbox failure.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read
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'@Isack_Hadjar joins ALO and STR in a pitlane start. He lost a PU in the sprint, went back to an old one for qualifying Via @adamcooperF1 on X

What happened: Isack Hadjar will begin the race from the pit lane alongside ALO and STR after adding a new power unit to his pool. The driver previously lost an engine during the sprint and encountered a gearbox issue while using an older unit in qualifying.

Why it matters: The tactical penalty expands his available engine pool for the remainder of the season despite compromising his immediate grid position. The sequence of mechanical failures left the team with little choice but to replace the compromised components to ensure reliability.

What to watch: Watch how quickly the fresh engine allows him to navigate through the rear of the field.

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