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EXCLUSIVE: What Red Bull star has to do to survive Verstappen
F1 analyst and former W Series driver Naomi Schiff has outlined what Max Verstappen’s new team-mate must do to succeed in their challenging role at Red Bull for the upcoming season.
Yuki Tsunoda’s departure from the second seat led to the recruitment of former Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar for the 2026 season.
Even with a change in leadership at Red Bull, Hadjar will face significant pressure to support Verstappen as new F1 regulations come into effect.
Schiff emphasized the importance of patience and confidence for Hadjar in dealing with the immense challenge of being Verstappen’s teammate.
She acknowledged Hadjar’s impressive rookie season and highlighted his strong character and emotional nature as potential strengths in his quest to compete with Verstappen at Red Bull.
