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Christian Horner has confirmed that Isack Hadjar remains “next in line” for an F1 seat within the Red Bull family, with Sergio Perez’s days alongside Max Verstappen appearing numbered.
Christian Horner has indicated that Isack Hadjar, a young talent in the F2 championship, may have an opportunity to move up to F1 depending on certain circumstances. As a member of the Red Bull junior programme, Hadjar has already filled in for Max Verstappen during a FP1 session. With the possibility of Sergio Perez being sidelined, Liam Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda could take his place, potentially opening the door for Hadjar to secure a race seat. Despite a slight slip in a recent press conference, where he hinted at a full-time F1 seat, Hadjar has shown promising performance, coming close to the championship lead in F2. His upcoming showdown with Gabriel Bortoleto will be crucial in determining his future in motorsport. Horner emphasized the significance of this weekend for Hadjar, as he vies for the Formula 2 championship title.
