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Max Verstappen will have yet another new team-mate in 2026, with Isack Hadjar being confirmed as a Red Bull F1 star.
Isack Hadjar has been confirmed as Max Verstappen’s new team-mate for the 2026 Formula 1 season, replacing Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull Racing.
Despite not yet racing for Red Bull, Hadjar has already surpassed both Tsunoda and Liam Lawson in the drivers’ championship standings based on his performances for Racing Bulls.
Hadjar’s rapid ascent to the top tier of motorsport began with karting at the age of seven, eventually leading to a successful junior single-seater career and his current position at Red Bull.
Though he has not won a single-seater championship in his career, Hadjar’s talent and potential were recognized by Red Bull, leading to his promotion to F1 after a strong rookie season in Formula 1.
With a maiden grand prix podium already under his belt, Hadjar’s trajectory in the sport has been impressive, culminating in his elevation to partner Verstappen in one of F1’s top teams.
