P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull would have to decide taking a safer approach or rely on Isack Hadjar’s F1 skills to tackle crucial development decision in 2026.
Red Bull faces a crucial decision in 2026 – whether to play it safe or rely on Isack Hadjar’s Formula 1 skills for development. The unveiling of their RB22 challenger for the 2026 regulations reset will take place at a Ford event in Detroit on January 15th. The team’s dominance started to decline midway through the 2024 season, possibly due to designs tailored to suit Max Verstappen’s driving style. Other Red Bull drivers struggled with the car’s extreme characteristics, highlighting the need for a more neutral development approach. Isack Hadjar, poised to break the curse on the second seat, showed confidence in adapting to the unique challenges of the RB22.
