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Red Bull dismiss talk of early Isack Hadjar F1 promotion before 2026
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has confirmed that Isack Hadjar will not be promoted before 2026 following rumors at the Italian Grand Prix. Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok mentioned during FP1 that Red Bull was considering promoting Hadjar, but this move is now off the table. Hadjar’s possible debut in 2026 aligns better with the team’s plans for the new rules and car. Mekies emphasized that Red Bull won’t make another mid-season driver change in 2025. The team is in no rush to decide on Verstappen’s teammate for 2026, with Hadjar being a strong contender for the seat. In the meantime, Red Bull remains focused on Yuki Tsunoda’s progress and has time to evaluate their driver options for next season.
