India, Aug. 31 -- Formula 1 rookie Isack Hadjar had his career's best weekend on Sunday as he scored his first-ever podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Racing Bulls driver finished 3rd and called it "unreal" in his emotional message to the team, Motor Sport reported.

According to the outlet, Hadjar qualified fourth and kept pace all race and showed great control as he followed world champion Max Verstappen. For most of the race, it looked like he would finish in the fourth spot, but a late twist changed everything.

With just seven laps remaining, Lando Norris suffered a sudden retirement. This promoted Hadjar into third place, handing him the podium finish that he had been chasing since his Formula 1 debut. Oscar Pias...