Isack Hadjar will demonstrate the iconic Red Bull RB7 in the Fast & Famous segment at the Grand Prix de France Historique at Circuit Paul Ricard on Saturday, May 9.
The RB7 matters to modern Formula 1 history. Red Bull Racing built the car for the 2011 season and dominated the year. It won 12 races, with 11 victories by Sebastian Vettel, and sealed the world title. That record, paired with its relentless pace, has fixed the RB7 as a modern F1 legend. Fans still associate its sound and speed with the height of Red Bull’s first era at the front.
Event organizers bill the Grand Prix de France Historique as France’s authentic historic F1 meeting. The Fast & Famous slot puts headline machines and drivers in the spotlight. Red Bull Racing will support the weekend with on-track activities, paddock meet-and-greets, and ambassador appearances. Hadjar’s run sits at the center of that plan. The sight of a current French F1 driver in a modern classic links the sport’s past to its present in front of a home crowd.
The moment carries personal weight for Hadjar and national pride for French fans. He will share the track with French greats Alain Prost, René Arnoux, Jean Alesi, Olivier Panis, and Philippe Alliot. He said the chance to drive the RB7 at Paul Ricard feels special and like “closing the loop.” A French driver in a car that once ruled the grid, turning laps at home, adds a clear thread from old heroes to a new generation.
Hadjar has a known taste for vintage machinery. He enjoys the feel and raw feedback of older cars. He looks forward to the sensory hit that the RB7 delivers. The Renault power unit and the exhaust note promise a different kind of experience than today’s race cars. He will get that sensation on a wide, flowing circuit that has hosted many eras of grand prix racing.
The setting helps the story land. Paul Ricard is a familiar stage for French motorsport, with long straights and fast sections that let a car stretch its legs. The Fast & Famous format gives space for a clear, crowd-facing run. Fans in the grandstands and paddock will see and hear the car up close, then meet team figures around the garages. The plan turns a simple demo into a highlight of the weekend program.
The RB7’s legacy also fits the event’s aim. Historic meetings often focus on past champions and the machines that defined them. The 2011 Red Bull does that for the recent era. It represents refined aerodynamics, razor-sharp handling, and a winning record that still stands tall. Putting a young French F1 racer in that seat at a French circuit connects memory with momentum.
The demonstration is set for Saturday, May 9 at Paul Ricard. It anchors the Fast & Famous window and frames Red Bull Racing’s presence across the paddock. For Hadjar, it is a brief step into a car that shaped the path he now follows. For fans, it is a loud, clear reminder of what made the RB7 so hard to beat and why the sport’s past still draws a crowd.