After his wrist injury, Isack Hadjar certainly did not return behind the wheel of the Red Bull Racing RB22 at the easiest track on the Formula 1 calendar. The Baku City Circuit not only carries a considerable risk of crashes, but also features several very technical sections around the city’s old town.

It requires confidence, but Hadjar had plenty of it despite missing three race weekends – having already made clear after practice that his wrist would not be a limiting factor.

Hadjar qualified fourth on the shores of the Caspian Sea and then produced a faultless race to claim his second podium of the season and