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Red Bull told ‘they have to’ promote Isack Hajdar – with one caveat
Red Bull has been advised to promote Isack Hadjar for F1 2026, pending necessary due diligence steps. The French driver, impressing in his rookie season with Racing Bulls, is poised to replace Yuki Tsunoda alongside Max Verstappen. However, concerns linger about transitioning Hadjar smoothly to the main team to avoid ongoing performance issues in the second car. Former driver Karun Chandhok suggests delaying the promotion to preserve Hadjar’s confidence for a potential debut in 2026. Despite the speculation, Hadjar humorously denied signing any contracts during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend.
