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Isack Hadjar will step into the Red Bull squad next year alongside Max Verstappen after just a single season in F1.
Former F1 driver Derek Daly emphasized that Red Bull must fully support newcomer Isack Hadjar to avoid further uncertainty within their team lineup. Yuki Tsunoda’s struggles alongside Max Verstappen led to Hadjar being chosen as his successor for the 2026 season. Verstappen’s dominant performances have created significant points gaps with his teammates, necessitating frequent driver changes. Daly noted that Hadjar’s team will focus on mentally preparing him to face Verstappen and build confidence to showcase his talent. The importance of providing emotional support alongside mechanical and equipment support to drivers in order to foster their success was underlined by Daly.
