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Red Bull waste no time in brutal F1 driver swap
Red Bull quickly switched their F1 drivers, with Isack Hadjar replacing Yuki Tsunoda at the post-season Abu Dhabi tyre test.
French driver Hadjar will partner Max Verstappen in the 2026 season, while F2 star Arvid Lindblad takes his place at Racing Bulls.
Tsunoda’s poor performance led to his demotion to test and reserve driver for 2026.
Hadjar tested Pirelli’s 2026 tyre compounds in Abu Dhabi, preparing for the new season and competing against Verstappen.
Red Bull made the early driver swap to give Hadjar crucial experience before facing Verstappen full-time next year.
Lewis Hamilton voiced concerns about Hadjar’s promotion, urging Red Bull to provide him with the necessary support in this challenging environment.
