Hadjar fumes over 'joke' battery issue that ruined Bahrain podium

Isack Hadjar expressed his frustration after finishing fifth in the Bahrain Grand Prix, having been in a strong position for a podium finish. A battery issue left him powerless during the final laps, causing him to lose third place to Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after running as high as fourth earlier in the race.

Hadjar started the race in eighth due to an engine penalty but recovered well, even moving into third after George Russell's retirement. Despite showing competitive pace throughout the weekend, he was unable to defend his position after the restart, leading to disappointment as he felt he had the speed to secure a podium finish.