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Verstappen’s new Red Bull team-mate ‘confirmed’
According to reports, Red Bull has made a major decision regarding their driver lineup for the 2026 season, with Max Verstappen’s new teammate being in focus.
Over the past year, Verstappen has had three different teammates, and it seems like a fourth change is on the way.
Yuki Tsunoda is currently occupying the second seat at Red Bull, but his future with the team looks uncertain due to his underwhelming performance.
It is speculated that Isack Hadjar will partner with Verstappen in 2026, as he has been impressive and consistent with Racing Bulls.
In addition, there are rumors that Arvid Lindblad might join Racing Bulls next season, leading to a replacement among the existing Red Bull drivers, possibly Tsunoda or Liam Lawson.
Verstappen himself has been open to a potential move to Ferrari as the F1 driver lineup for 2026 continues to evolve.
