Isack Hadjar's performance at the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix saw him drop five positions from his P8 grid start, ultimately finishing 13th and a lap down in a challenging race for Racing Bulls. He concluded the race without adding to his championship points tally.
Hadjar began the race at the [Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aut%C3%B3dromo_Hermanos_Rodríguez) with a promising P8 grid slot, a strong indicator from qualifying for the Racing Bulls team. However, the 71-lap race proved to be a test of endurance and pace management. He completed 70 laps, finishing one lap behind the race winner, Lando Norris. His fastest lap, recorded on lap 44, was a 1:21.714, placing him 16th among all drivers for that metric. This relative pace, combined with the loss of track position, contributed to his P13 finish. The high-altitude conditions of Mexico City are notoriously demanding on engine performance and aerodynamic efficiency, often leading to varied performance profiles across the grid, a factor frequently discussed in [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en) technical briefings. The challenge of translating a strong qualifying into a race result is a recurring theme, as seen with drivers like [Esteban Ocon at the 2021 Canadian Grand Prix](/results/2021-montreal-esteban-ocon), who also experienced fluctuations between Saturday and Sunday.
The outcome meant Hadjar did not add to his championship points, maintaining his 10th position in the standings with 39 points. The weekend was particularly difficult for the Italian constructor, as Hadjar's teammate, Liam Lawson, retired early after just 5 laps due to collision damage. This early exit for Lawson underscored the challenging nature of the Mexico City circuit for the Racing Bulls outfit. While Hadjar avoided a DNF, the gap to the points-scoring positions was significant, with Gabriel Bortoleto securing the final point in P10. The comprehensive data, including individual lap times and race statuses for all competitors in the 2025 season, is accessible through resources like [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json), offering a deeper dive into the race dynamics. Hadjar's race trajectory, starting strong but fading, contrasts with some drivers who managed to climb through the field, such as [Carlos Sainz at the 2021 Canadian Grand Prix](/results/2021-montreal-carlos-sainz), who demonstrated strong recovery drives. The team will undoubtedly analyze the data from this round to understand the factors behind the drop in race pace compared to qualifying.