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Red Bull driver exit LEAKED as Verstappen’s team-mate ‘confirmed’
Sky Sports F1 pundit Ted Kravitz revealed that Isack Hadjar will be Max Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull in 2026. Red Bull has kept their 2026 driver plans under wraps until the final race in Abu Dhabi. Yuki Tsunoda’s struggles at Red Bull have led to speculations about his departure, with Hadjar expected to take his place. Tsunoda hinted at his imminent departure ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, while Hadjar also hinted at his promotion at Lusail. The confirmation of Hadjar replacing Tsunoda at Red Bull was leaked by Kravitz during his post-qualifying Notebook in Qatar. The upcoming weeks will bring clarity on the driver lineup at Racing Bulls, with Arvid Lindblad speculated to join Liam Lawson, leaving Tsunoda out of Formula 1.
