Helmut Marko compares Isack Hadjar with F1 greats Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna

Helmut Marko says Isack Hadjar has a trait similar to F1 greats Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna.

Marko believes Hadjar has the identical high quality shared by two of F1’s greatest-ever world champions; Schumacher, who claimed seven world championships, and Senna, who gained three drivers’ titles.

Crimson Bull motorsport advisor Marko’s exceptional declare got here throughout an look on F1’s Past the Grid podcast.

When requested if he felt Hadjar had what it takes to win championships, Marko replied: “Sure. Easy instance. A lot of the circuits are new for him, and after three laps, he is aggressive.

“I adopted Michael Schumacher very intently, and in addition [Ayrton] Senna – all of them had it: they did not want 15 laps or what number of checks. They arrive, boof, and they’re there.”

Is Hadjar destined for 2026 Crimson Bull seat?

Hadjar is having fun with a formidable rookie F1 season at Racing Bulls and seems set for promotion alongside Max Verstappen at Crimson Bull subsequent yr.

The 21-year-old Frenchman is extensively anticipated to interchange the struggling Yuki Tsunoda at Crimson Bull.

Crimson Bull will make a remaining name on their 2026 driver line-up following the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix subsequent month.

However given Marko’s newest feedback, promotion for Hadjar feels inevitable.

Hadjar sits tenth within the drivers’ championship having scored 43 factors, seven greater than teammate Liam Lawson.

Racing Bulls occupy sixth within the constructors’ championship and are 10 factors away from Aston Martin heading into the ultimate three rounds.