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Verstappen team-mate plans revealed for 2028
Red Bull F1 boss Laurent Mekies has outlined a potential team lineup up to 2028, with Isack Hadjar moving up to join Max Verstappen in 2026 after an impressive debut season with Racing Bulls.
This marks the third driver change in a year for Red Bull, with Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda preceding Hadjar.
Mekies hinted at a longer tenure for Hadjar at Red Bull, emphasizing his development as a racer.
Verstappen, a key figure for Red Bull since 2016, has led the team to multiple championships, while Hadjar represents his seventh teammate.
The team expects Hadjar to continue his progress and development in the upcoming seasons, aiming for consistent performance and improvement.
In light of the upcoming regulation changes in 2026, Red Bull’s competitiveness for the constructors’ title will depend on Hadjar’s ability to contribute consistently to scoring points.
