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Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko has hinted that Isack Hadjar could be in line to secure the second seat alongside Max Verstappen in F1 in the near future.
Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko suggests Isack Hadjar could potentially secure the second seat next to Max Verstappen in Formula 1. Hadjar, the French rookie, has shown promise this season and is currently in ninth place in the Drivers’ Championship with 38 points, including his recent first podium at the Dutch Grand Prix. With the ongoing speculation about who will fill the second Red Bull seat next season, Hadjar’s name stands out. Marko praised Hadjar’s speed, mental strength, and consistency, indicating he could be a good fit as Verstappen’s teammate in the future. Red Bull typically promotes drivers from their junior team to the main squad, with exceptions like Sergio Perez and potential considerations for top talents from other teams in the future.
