Isack Hadjar to drive Sebastian Vettel's F1 title winning Red Bull RB7 at Grand Prix de France Historique

21-year-old Frenchman, Hadjar, now in his second season in Formula 1, will run the iconic 2011 car during the Fast and Famous segment on Saturday, 9 May, as part of Oracle Red Bull Racing’s presence across the historic event weekend.

The Red Bull RB7 remains one of the most dominant cars in Formula 1 history, taking 12 victories in 2011, with Sebastian Vettel delivering 11 of those on his way to the Drivers’ Championship. Its return to the track, now in Hadjar’s hands, is expected to be one of the headline attractions of the event.

For Hadjar, the occasion carries personal significance: “Driving in front of a home crowd is something I always look forward to, and doing so as an Oracle Red Bull Racing driver makes it even more special.

"Sharing the track with some of the greatest French F1 drivers will be a huge personal moment for me. The RB7 is such an iconic car, and driving it alongside legends of our sport I grew up admiring feels like a full circle moment. I can’t wait to put on a great show for the fans," he added.

Hadjar will share the circuit across the weekend with a roster of French Formula 1 names, including Alain Prost, René Arnoux, Jean Alesi, Olivier Panis and Philippe Alliot, adding further weight to the occasion.

The Grand Prix de France Historique remains the only event in France dedicated to authentic historic Formula 1 racing, with nearly 225 race cars expected to take part, including more than 60 Formula 1 machines spanning from the 1970s to the 2010 era.

Oracle Red Bull Racing’s involvement will extend beyond the on track demonstration, with paddock appearances, meet and greets and team activations forming part of a broader fan experience across the weekend.

For Hadjar, it offers a rare opportunity to connect with French fans while showcasing one of Formula 1’s most successful cars, linking the sport’s modern generation with its recent golden era in front of a packed home audience.