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Isack Hadjar addresses speculation around his F1 future and a possible Red Bull promotion
Isack Hadjar has responded to the growing rumors about a potential move to Red Bull for the 2026 F1 season, with reports suggesting he will be Max Verstappen’s teammate next year. Despite the speculation, Hadjar has had an impressive debut season in F1, including his first podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix. Red Bull’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has stated that no hurry exists to finalize the decision on their second driver and they plan to announce it before the Mexico City Grand Prix in late October. With Hadjar likely taking Yuki Tsunoda’s spot at Red Bull, the focus shifts to the junior team, where Arvid Lindblad is a highly regarded prospect and expected to join Liam Lawson next season. Hadjar, coming off a strong recovery at Monza, remains cautious about the challenges posed by the Baku circuit, hinting at similarities to Canada where they struggled earlier in the season but expressing confidence in Racing Bulls’ qualifying performance.
