Hadjar says prospect of promotion to Red Bull is 'scary'

Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar said on Thursday that the prospect of promotion to race alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull was "scary".

The 20-year-old veteran of only nine Grands Prix this year has been talked of as a possible replacement for Yuki Tsunoda, who himself was promoted to replace Liam Lawson, after only two races.

But the Frenchman, who has established himself with a string of impressive top-10 finishes, said he preferred to stay with Racing Bulls.

"That's a bit scary!," he said. "Look, I'm just nine races in and I am not ready for that. Just look at Yuki and Liam and they are top drivers."

Hadjar has scored 21 points to sit ninth in the drivers' championship.