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HOME RIG VALUE
Unknown
Not publicly documented
F1 ESPORTS 2021
12th–13th
Challenger Series
GAMERTAG
IGK_Zack06
iGK Esports
PLATFORM
PlayStation 4
F1 2020/2021
PRO SIM ACCESS
Full Access
Red Bull + Racing Bulls
📋 Profile Overview
⚠️ Important Context: Unlike many F1 drivers who showcase elaborate home sim setups, Isack Hadjar has not publicly revealed his personal sim racing hardware. This profile documents his verified esports origins and professional simulator access rather than personal equipment specifications—because that's where the confirmed information exists.
Isack Hadjar represents a different path in the sim-to-F1 pipeline. While drivers like Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Charles Leclerc have extensively documented personal rigs worth tens of thousands of dollars, Hadjar's sim racing story is primarily about accessible console gaming as a development tool, followed by a transition to world-class professional facilities.
🎮 The F1 Esports → F1 Pipeline
When Hadjar signed with Racing Bulls in December 2024, F1 Esports officially acknowledged his journey, tweeting: "From the 2021 @F1Esports Challenger Series to @F1. Congratulations, @Isack_Hadjar (IGK_Zack06)." This makes him one of the few active F1 drivers with verified F1 Esports competitive history.
🏆 Esports Origins
📹 Primary Source: F1 Esports official records and social media confirmation of IGK_Zack06 participation in Challenger Series 2021.
F1 Esports Challenger Series 2021
F1 Esports Challenger Series – PlayStation 4 Verified2021
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✅ Verified: F1 Esports official tweet confirmed IGK_Zack06's participation when Hadjar signed with Racing Bulls (Dec 2024)
Hadjar competed in the F1 Esports Challenger Series 2021 under the gamertag IGK_Zack06 with iGK Esports. The Challenger Series serves as the feeder series to the Pro Championship, featuring console players competing on PlayStation.
Gamertag IGK_Zack06
Team iGK Esports
Platform PlayStation 4
Game F1 2021
Final Position 12th–13th
Points ~27–30 pts
Race Starts 6
Wins 0
Podiums 0
Premier Sim Gaming League (PSGL) VerifiedPlayStation
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✅ Verified: PSGL records show Hadjar competing in F1 league racing on PlayStation
Beyond F1 Esports, Hadjar competed in the Premier Sim Gaming League (PSGL), a competitive F1 game league on PlayStation. A notable performance came at Round 13 in Austin, where he claimed provisional pole position and finished second after an aggressive hard tire strategy against CRG Matias.
League PSGL
Platform PlayStation
Best Result P2 (Austin)
Notable Provisional pole at COTA
This early competitive sim racing experience—particularly managing wheel-to-wheel battles—contributed to his racecraft development before his single-seater career accelerated.
📊 Platform Context: Hadjar's verified sim racing experience is specifically tied to Codemasters F1 games on PlayStation. No evidence exists of competitive participation in iRacing, Virtual Le Mans / ACO esports events, Assetto Corsa Competizione, rFactor 2, or any Virtual Grand Prix events. This contrasts with drivers like Verstappen, Norris, and Leclerc who have extensive iRacing histories.
🏢 Professional Simulator Access
⚡ TL;DR: Hadjar has full access to world-class professional simulators at Red Bull Racing (Milton Keynes, UK) and Racing Bulls (Faenza, Italy). These likely render a personal home rig less essential for training purposes.
🇬🇧 Red Bull Racing Simulator
Milton Keynes, UK — The primary development and preparation simulator for the Red Bull F1 operation.
Location Milton Keynes, UK
Chassis Real F1 Chassis (RB1)
Motion Hexapod Platform
Display 180° Curved Projection
Controls RBT Wheel, Pedals, Seat
Purpose Development, Track Prep
Note: Hadjar was doing a simulator session at Milton Keynes when informed of his F1 promotion in December 2024.
🇮🇹 Racing Bulls Simulator
Faenza, Italy — State-of-the-art facilities for daily training and race preparation.
Location Faenza, Italy
Quality State-of-the-art
Capability "Almost perfectly reproduce F1 car"
Purpose Daily Training
🎯 Red Bull Racing Erena
Milton Keynes, UK — Junior program training facility for Red Bull athletes.
Location Milton Keynes, UK
Purpose Junior Program Training
Access Red Bull Junior Team
"I spend very little time at home. I left for Melbourne and didn't come back until just before Imola. You go from race to race, and if there are a few free days, I usually spend them at the simulator in Milton Keynes."— Isack Hadjar (Motorsport.com, May 2025)
"We have a better training structure, tracks, we have big simulators to train. I also spend quite a bit of time at the Red Bull factory... I also have the right to attend simulator sessions, especially when Max Verstappen is driving in the simulator."— Isack Hadjar
🖥️ Personal Hardware Status
⚠️ Transparency Notice: Unlike drivers such as Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, or Carlos Sainz—all of whom have had personal sim racing setups extensively documented—Isack Hadjar's equipment remains undisclosed. This section documents what we don't know, which is itself useful information.
📋 Component-by-Component Assessment
| Component | Status | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | Not publicly documented | Unknown | No photos, interviews, or social media posts |
| Steering Wheel | Not publicly documented | Unknown | — |
| Pedals | Not publicly documented | Unknown | — |
| Cockpit/Rig | Not publicly documented | Unknown | — |
| Seat | Not publicly documented | Unknown | — |
| Monitors/VR | Not publicly documented | Unknown | — |
| Motion Platform | Not documented (personal) | Unknown | Yes at Red Bull facilities |
| PC Specs | Not publicly documented | Unknown | — |
| Home Rig Existence | Unconfirmed | Low | May not have elaborate personal rig |
| Professional Access | Full access to RBR + VCARB sims | Verified | Multiple world-class facilities |
PlayStation-Era Hardware (2021)
PS4-Compatible Equipment – Likely Options EstimatedUnconfirmed
⚠️ Note: When competing in F1 Esports 2021 on PS4, Hadjar would have used PlayStation-compatible hardware. These are common options—no specific equipment has ever been confirmed.
PlayStation 4 compatible sim racing hardware in 2021 included:
Entry-Level Logitech G29 (~$300)
Mid-Range Thrustmaster T300 RS (~$400)
High-End Thrustmaster T-GT (~$800)
Premium Fanatec CSL Elite / GT DD Pro (~$600–1,200)
Important: No photos, interviews, or social media posts have ever confirmed which of these (if any) Hadjar used. This remains speculation based on platform compatibility.
Why The Information Gap Exists
Several factors likely explain why Hadjar's setup remains undocumented:
- Newer F1 driver — Only joined the grid in 2025, without the extensive media profile that drives "setup tour" content
- Professional simulator reliance — Recent move to Italy to be near Racing Bulls HQ; may lack elaborate personal rig entirely
- Rookie season focus — At 21 years old and intensely focused on F1 performance, content creation around gaming setups may not be a priority
- No hardware sponsorships — Absence of partnerships with Fanatec, Simucube, Logitech, etc. removes commercial incentive for equipment reveals
Sponsorship Status
Sim Racing Sponsorships Verified: NoneNo Partners
📋 Research Result: Extensive searching found no evidence of partnerships between Hadjar and sim racing hardware brands.
Brands with no confirmed partnership:
Fanatec No partnership
Simucube No partnership
Logitech No partnership
Thrustmaster No partnership
Heusinkveld No partnership
Ascher Racing No partnership
Confirmed commercial partners: HUGO (fashion/eyewear), 22 Ventures (management). No sim equipment manufacturers.
💭 Simulator Philosophy
Hadjar has been candid about the role simulation plays in his development, even if he hasn't revealed specific hardware:
"We spend more time working, looking at data, being on the simulator than actually driving in the car. That's all it is—the more work you can do outside of the car, the better prepared you will be when you get in the car."— Isack Hadjar
"Thanks to the simulator, Hadjar identifies braking points and gains confidence even before setting foot on the real track. Time spent on the simulator strengthened not only his technical skills but also his mindset."— BoxThisLap (September 2025)
🎮 Games & Simulators Confirmed: Hadjar's verified sim racing experience centers almost exclusively on Codemasters F1 games (F1 2020/2021). Unlike many F1 peers, there is no evidence of iRacing, ACC, rFactor 2, or Virtual Grand Prix participation.
📈 Sim-to-F1 Timeline
Pre-2021
Early Sim Racing
Hadjar develops racecraft through F1 games on PlayStation alongside his karting career. Specific hardware and timeline unknown.
2021
F1 Esports Challenger Series
Competes as IGK_Zack06 with iGK Esports on PS4. Finishes 12th-13th with ~27-30 points across six races. Also competes in PSGL, taking provisional pole and P2 at Austin.
2022–2023
Red Bull Junior Program
Joins Red Bull Junior Team. Gains access to professional simulators at Milton Keynes. Wins 2023 F3 championship.
2024
F2 Vice-Champion
Finishes runner-up in F2. Regular simulator sessions at Red Bull facilities. Was in Milton Keynes simulator when informed of F1 promotion.
December 2024
F1 Announcement
Signs with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. F1 Esports tweets acknowledgment of his journey from Challenger Series to F1.
2025
F1 Rookie Season
Full access to Racing Bulls (Faenza) and Red Bull Racing (Milton Keynes) simulators. Spends most free days at Milton Keynes sim facility.
❓ Isack Hadjar FAQ
What sim racing setup does Isack Hadjar use?
Unknown. Unlike many F1 drivers, Isack Hadjar has not publicly revealed his personal sim racing hardware. No photos, interviews, social media posts, or sponsor announcements have documented his home setup.
He has full access to professional simulators at Red Bull Racing (Milton Keynes) and Racing Bulls (Faenza), which he uses extensively for training. His lifestyle—constant travel and significant time at factory simulators—may mean he doesn't maintain an elaborate personal rig.
He has full access to professional simulators at Red Bull Racing (Milton Keynes) and Racing Bulls (Faenza), which he uses extensively for training. His lifestyle—constant travel and significant time at factory simulators—may mean he doesn't maintain an elaborate personal rig.
Did Isack Hadjar compete in F1 Esports?
Yes. Hadjar competed in the F1 Esports Challenger Series 2021 under the gamertag IGK_Zack06 with iGK Esports on PlayStation 4.
He finished 12th-13th in the standings with approximately 27-30 points across six race starts. No wins or podiums, but meaningful competitive experience. F1 Esports officially acknowledged this journey when he signed with Racing Bulls in December 2024.
He finished 12th-13th in the standings with approximately 27-30 points across six race starts. No wins or podiums, but meaningful competitive experience. F1 Esports officially acknowledged this journey when he signed with Racing Bulls in December 2024.
Does Isack Hadjar play iRacing?
No evidence exists of Hadjar competing in iRacing. His verified sim racing experience is specifically tied to Codemasters F1 games on PlayStation.
This is notable because many F1 drivers—particularly Verstappen, Norris, and Leclerc—have extensive iRacing histories and compete in endurance events. Hadjar's background appears specifically tied to console F1 gaming rather than PC-based "hardcore" simulation platforms.
This is notable because many F1 drivers—particularly Verstappen, Norris, and Leclerc—have extensive iRacing histories and compete in endurance events. Hadjar's background appears specifically tied to console F1 gaming rather than PC-based "hardcore" simulation platforms.
Why doesn't Hadjar have a documented setup like other F1 drivers?
Several factors likely contribute:
• Newer to F1: Only joined the grid in 2025, without years of media content creation
• Professional simulator access: Full access to Red Bull and Racing Bulls facilities may reduce need for home equipment
• Lifestyle: Extensive travel and time at factories leaves little time at home
• No hardware sponsorships: Unlike drivers with Fanatec/Simucube partnerships, no commercial incentive for reveals
• Focus: At 21, rookie season performance likely takes priority over content creation
• Newer to F1: Only joined the grid in 2025, without years of media content creation
• Professional simulator access: Full access to Red Bull and Racing Bulls facilities may reduce need for home equipment
• Lifestyle: Extensive travel and time at factories leaves little time at home
• No hardware sponsorships: Unlike drivers with Fanatec/Simucube partnerships, no commercial incentive for reveals
• Focus: At 21, rookie season performance likely takes priority over content creation
What professional simulators does Hadjar have access to?
Hadjar has full access to multiple world-class facilities:
• Red Bull Racing Simulator (Milton Keynes, UK): Real F1 chassis (RB1) on Hexapod motion platform, 180° curved projection, genuine RBT controls
• Racing Bulls Simulator (Faenza, Italy): State-of-the-art systems that "can almost perfectly reproduce the movements of an F1 car"
• Red Bull Racing Erena (Milton Keynes): Junior program training facility
He spends most free days at the Milton Keynes simulator and was there when informed of his F1 promotion.
• Red Bull Racing Simulator (Milton Keynes, UK): Real F1 chassis (RB1) on Hexapod motion platform, 180° curved projection, genuine RBT controls
• Racing Bulls Simulator (Faenza, Italy): State-of-the-art systems that "can almost perfectly reproduce the movements of an F1 car"
• Red Bull Racing Erena (Milton Keynes): Junior program training facility
He spends most free days at the Milton Keynes simulator and was there when informed of his F1 promotion.
What was Hadjar's F1 Esports gamertag?
IGK_Zack06 — competing with iGK Esports in the 2021 F1 Esports Challenger Series on PlayStation 4.
📚 Sources & Verification
Primary Sources (Tier 1)
- F1 Esports Official Twitter — Confirmed IGK_Zack06 participation in Challenger Series 2021
- Motorsport.com (May 2025) — Hadjar interview on simulator time at Milton Keynes
- Formula1.com — Racing Bulls signing announcement (December 2024)
Secondary Sources (Tier 2)
- BoxThisLap (September 2025) — Article on Hadjar's sim racing journey (notably lacking hardware specs)
- Premier Sim Gaming League (PSGL) records — Austin round results
- F1 Esports Challenger Series 2021 standings
📋 Verification Methodology:
This profile documents verified information only. Hardware specifications are marked "Unknown" because no primary or secondary sources confirm personal equipment. Professional simulator access verified through multiple interview sources and official team documentation. Last audit: January 2026.
👀 Monitoring for Updates
As Hadjar's F1 profile grows, personal sim racing hardware details may emerge through:
- Instagram (@isackhadjar) — Potential setup reveal posts
- Equipment partnerships — Sim racing brand sponsorships (common for F1 drivers)
- Team content — Racing Bulls/Red Bull media features
- Streaming platforms — If Hadjar begins streaming sim racing content
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