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Isack Hadjar to Join Red Bull Racing as Max Verstappen’s Teammate in 2026
Isack Hadjar is set to join the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team as Max Verstappen’s teammate starting in the 2026 season. The decision was finalized following a meeting on Sunday night after Verstappen’s victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, attended by team principal Laurent Mekies, advisor Helmut Marko, and CEO Oliver Mintzlaff. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/formula-1/2024/11/18/isack-hadjar-red-bull-max-verstappen-teammate-2026/
The 21-year-old French driver currently competes for Racing Bulls (formerly AlphaTauri) and has impressed during his rookie year. He will replace Yuki Tsunoda, who will be leaving the Red Bull program. https://www.formula1.com/en/news/2024/11/19/hadjar-to-replace-tsunoda-at-red-bull-in-2026.html
This driver change also impacts the future of Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad. Lawson will remain with Racing Bulls, while 18-year-old Lindblad will also join the team. Lawson was initially considered as a potential replacement for Sergio Pérez at the end of 2024, but his performance early in the 2024 season led to his return to Racing Bulls in a swap with Tsunoda. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/hadjar-to-join-red-bull-in-2026-tsunoda-to-leave/10544991/
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