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Red Bull have provided an update on their F1 driver plans for next season.
Red Bull is expected to announce their F1 2026 driver lineup before the current season ends. Max Verstappen is confirmed for next season, but his teammate remains uncertain. Red Bull has changed their second driver twice in the past 10 months, with Yuki Tsunoda potentially being replaced. Tsunoda has struggled to match Verstappen’s performance and faces uncertainty with his contract ending soon. Red Bull is considering promoting Isack Hadjar, who impressed at the Dutch Grand Prix. Team principal Laurent Mekies hinted at an early decision regarding driver plans to avoid unnecessary pressure. Tsunoda’s recent performance improvements are being closely monitored, while Hadjar’s potential as Verstappen’s teammate is being evaluated.
