P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull star in danger of missing out on 2026 F1 promotion
Reportedly, a Red Bull star is set to miss out on a promotion in 2026, following confirmation of the team’s driver lineup plans by a F1 team chief. Max Verstappen will continue with Red Bull, leaving uncertainty about his teammate at both Red Bull and Racing Bulls. Yuki Tsunoda’s underperformance in 2025 may lead to his removal from Red Bull, with Isack Hadjar expected to move up to the team, creating openings at Racing Bulls. However, a potential promotion for British F2 youngster Arvid Lindblad at Racing Bulls could be unlikely due to the complexity of 2026 cars, as per team principal Alan Permane’s concerns revealed on the Sky Sports F1 podcast. Lindblad’s lack of experience in F2 could hinder his chances compared to more established drivers like Liam Lawson and Tsunoda.
