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Red Bull has finally named the driver who will partner Max Verstappen in the 2026 F1 season.
Isack Hadjar is set to be promoted to the senior Red Bull team to partner Max Verstappen in 2026. The decision comes after uncertainty regarding Verstappen’s teammate for the upcoming season, with candidates including Yuki Tsunoda and Hadjar. Despite Tsunoda getting his chance in the senior team in 2025, it was Hadjar’s strong performances for Racing Bulls that earned him the promotion for his second full season. Hadjar’s standout performance in 2025 was at the Dutch GP, where he secured a podium finish after a solid qualifying session. With nine points finishes in 2025 and outperforming teammate Liam Lawson, Hadjar assumes what has been considered a challenging role alongside Verstappen in the Red Bull team. This decision follows a series of changes in the second Red Bull seat since 2018, with multiple drivers experiencing changes or departures. Stay tuned for more updates.
