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At the recent New York City premiere of the highly anticipated F1 movie, rookie driver Isack Hadjar of the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team drew attention for his seemingly cold demeanor.
While many photos captured Hadjar smiling, the official Formula One Instagram account showed the French driver with a notably grim expression, prompting fans to question his attitude during such a significant event.
"One F1 driver is facing controversy after seeming rather uninterested in the oh-so special evening," reports highlighted.
The premiere itself was a star-studded affair, featuring cameos from top drivers including
Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Sergio Pérez, and Charles Leclerc, among others.
Fans expressed excitement over the movie's sensational portrayal of the sport and the appearances by their favorite racers, but Hadjar's reception contrasted sharply with the celebratory atmosphere.
This incident has sparked discussions about the rookie's attitude and how it might affect his image within the F1 community moving forward.
Despite the mixed reactions, the event underscored the growing popularity of Formula One and the spotlight on emerging talents like Hadjar.
"Although Isack was all smiles in a majority of the photos from the F1 movie premiere, fans jumped to conclusions after the official Formula One Instagram account of the French driver looking rather grim," further noted.
As Hadjar continues his rookie season, observers will be watching closely to see how he navigates both on-track performance and public perception.
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Rookie F1 driver Isack Hadjar faced criticism after appearing disinterested at the NYC premiere of the F1 movie. Despite smiling in many photos, fans noted a grim expression in official images, sparking concerns about his attitude amid a star-studded event featuring top drivers like Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
