Isack Hadjar discusses the experience of competing against the "best of the best," Max Verstappen.

"I realize I'm likely up against the absolute pinnacle of what can be achieved in Formula 1, and he's just next to me in the garage," Hadjar articulated. "To experience this at my age, so early in my career, I consider myself incredibly lucky. I'm thankful for that, and it's truly amazing."

He continued: "But I relish the challenge. I enjoy entering each session knowing that he will set a standard I need to meet and surpass. It's exhilarating. It transforms everything I've known throughout my career."

While Hadjar believes his single-lap speed is competitive, he acknowledged that Verstappen's performance on race day is unmatched.

"I would say it's precisely what I anticipated from Max Verstappen on the track. I had an understanding of his exceptional skill, and it translates seamlessly," he remarked.

Isack Hadjar, Red Bull Racing

"What I envision achieving on the track, he accomplishes. However, there’s often a discrepancy between your goals and the actual results you deliver.

"There’s always a slight gap at times, but he remains consistent. He doesn’t have low points. He makes no mistakes and is always in the right place at the right time. He somewhat creates his own fortune.

"Let’s say on a circuit, you have around 15 corners, and perhaps you excel at one or two, or even several corners. But he matches you there and maintains that level on the others.

"Then, over the lap, he generates the time difference. I wouldn’t say I look at the data and think, 'I can’t replicate this'. It’s how frequently he achieves it that makes the significant difference in the end. He doesn’t have peaks; it’s consistent. It’s what makes him such a formidable competitor."