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Isack Hadjar will be on the Formula 1 grid next season, although it remains unknown which Red Bull-owned team he will drive for.
Isack Hadjar acknowledges that heading into the Singapore Grand Prix, he is in uncharted territory as he now has contractual security for 2026, marking a new milestone in his motorsport career with Racing Bulls.
After the Azerbaijan GP, Helmut Marko confirmed that both Max Verstappen and Hadjar are contracted to Red Bull for the next season, with a decision to be made later on their respective roles within the team.
Although the specifics are yet to be decided, Hadjar is assured of a Red Bull family F1 seat, a stark contrast to his past battles in Formula 3 and Formula 2 where he fought until the final rounds.
In 2024, he clinched the F2 runner-up position after a closely-contested season finale in Abu Dhabi against Gabriel Bortoleto, making the prospect of guaranteed employment for 2026 a significant psychological change.
Having described 2023 as the toughest year of his career, with his F2 debut season being particularly challenging, Hadjar views having a contract for 2026 as a shift in dynamics that could potentially reduce the pressure, although he still thrives under pressure and aims to deliver his best performances as he navigates the final races of the season.
