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Isack Hadjar Hit By F1 Curse After Shock Dutch GP Trophy Catastrophe

Originally posted on F1 on SI  |  By Ewan Gale  |  Last updated Aug 31, 2025 1:28 PM ET
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Isack Hadjar may have driven perfectly to secure a stunning maiden Formula 1 podium at the Dutch Grand Prix but the Racing Bulls rookie couldn't complete a flawless day.

The Frenchman had started the day fourth on the grid after a stellar qualifying lap in Q3 to be beaten by only both McLaren drivers and Max Verstappen.

But having fended off the advances of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' George Russell for most of the day, he was promoted into the top three when Lando Norris retired in the closing stages as his McLaren suffered from an as-yet-unknown mechanical failure.

F1 trophy curse continues

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Hadjar's only mistake of the day came post-race as, when taking part in the traditional celebratory team photograph at the end of the day, he broke his third-place trophy.

The top three at Zandvoort this year were awarded hand-crafted white porcelain cups that were ornately decorated with blue paint. Hadjar's was accentuated with a blue Dutch lion.

It's not the first time that an F1 trophy has been broken in recent years though.

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This article first appeared on F1 on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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