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Isack Hadjar has revealed he is more open to a potential promotion to Red Bull for 2026 as F1’s impending regulation changes will make it “way easier” to adapt.
Isack Hadjar has expressed his openness to a potential promotion to Red Bull for the 2026 Formula 1 season, citing the impending regulation changes as a factor that would make it easier to adapt.
During the Zandvoort race, Hadjar showcased his skills by defending against Charles Leclerc and George Russell, aiming to secure a career-best finish of fourth place.
Although initially content with a fourth-place finish, Hadjar’s chance at a podium emerged when Lando Norris suffered a mechanical DNF in second place.
His podium finish at the Dutch GP marked a significant milestone in his quest to become Max Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull in the future.
While Hadjar previously hesitated about making the jump to Red Bull, he now sees 2026 as a fresh opportunity due to the upcoming changes in regulations that could level the playing field.
The French driver believes that the revamped team dynamics and the absence of the ‘second car’ problem in the new era of F1 make the prospect of joining Red Bull in 2026 an intriguing possibility.
