Hadjar Gets Formal Warning After Paddock Push
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar received a formal warning from stewards at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix after pushing a paddock guest who approached him aggressively for a photo before FP1. The stewards cited mitigating factors including insufficient security and an invasion of personal space, resulting in no further penalty.
Incident Details
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar was given a formal warning by the Mexico City Grand Prix stewards following an incident in the paddock before Friday's FP1 session.[1] Stewards found that Hadjar breached Article 12.2.1.l of the FIA International Sporting Code when he pushed a paddock guest who approached him in an aggressive manner while Hadjar was heading to the garage.[2]
Hadjar had stopped for a photograph with a young fan when the guest moved in without consent. One security person nearby could not intervene in time.[3] The push occurred after Hadjar initially resisted by placing a hand on the guest's waist.
Stewards' Decision
The stewards issued only a warning, the lightest available sanction. They noted five mitigating factors: the uninvited and aggressive approach; Hadjar's attempt to reach the session through a congested area; insufficient security; invasion of personal space; and broader issues drivers face moving through the paddock.[1]
No grid penalty or points deduction resulted. The decision referenced video evidence and statements from Hadjar and the team.
Related reading
- [1]Isack Hadjar formally warned for fan incident in F1 Mexico GP paddock (motorsport). Accessed 2026-11-02.
- [2]Hadjar escapes with warning for pushing Mexico F1 paddock guest (the-race). Accessed 2026-11-02.
- [3]Hadjar warned after Mexican paddock incident with F1 guest (reuters). Accessed 2026-11-02.