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Red Bull ‘postpone’ 2026 driver decision
Red Bull has decided to postpone their 2026 F1 driver lineup announcement, originally set after the Mexican Grand Prix. So far, 8 out of 11 F1 teams have revealed their driver pairings for next season, leaving Red Bull, Racing Bulls, and Alpine to make their decisions. The delay in Red Bull’s decision-making process is due to their focus on Max Verstappen’s title challenge, with him now trailing Lando Norris by 36 points. Helmut Marko confirmed the delay in a statement to Sky Sports Germany, indicating that the decision will be made at the end of the season. Potential candidates for the 2026 Red Bull seat include Yuki Tsunoda, Isack Hadjar, and Liam Lawson, with Hadjar currently being the favorite following a strong performance and podium finish at Zandvoort. Other contenders, such as Arvid Lindblad and Alex Dunne, are also vying for a spot in F1. Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane mentioned that five drivers are being considered for the 2026 Red Bull seat, emphasizing the importance of stability amid a tight constructors’ battle.
