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Red Bull handed F1 driver blow in battle for crucial seat
Red Bull junior driver Isack Hadjar has expressed hesitation about being promoted to a Red Bull seat, citing that he feels ‘not ready,’ which is disappointing news for the team.
Despite his impressive rookie season performance and outscoring his rivals, Hadjar feels it would be daunting to move up to the main Red Bull team at this stage.
His Racing Bulls teammate, Liam Lawson, was briefly promoted to Red Bull for the 2025 season but was swiftly demoted, leading to Yuki Tsunoda taking his place.
Tsunoda, however, has struggled to amass points compared to his teammate Max Verstappen, who has been the main point scorer for Red Bull in 2025.
While speculation mounts about Hadjar potentially replacing Tsunoda, the young driver insists he wants to gain more experience and complete a full season with the sister team before considering a promotion.
Red Bull’s challenges with finding a competitive second driver alongside Verstappen have been ongoing, impacting their ability to contend for the constructors’ championship.
