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Red Bull has ended longstanding speculation as to who will partner Max Verstappen by announcing its complete line-up for the 2026 F1 World Championship.
Red Bull has officially announced its full lineup for the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, with Isack Hadjar confirmed as Max Verstappen’s teammate for next season.
Hadjar, who has impressed during his rookie F1 season with Racing Bulls, has shown great maturity and speed, culminating in a podium finish in Zandvoort.
Speculation about Hadjar’s promotion to the main Red Bull team has been ongoing for most of the season, especially as Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda struggled alongside Verstappen.
Hadjar expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to race for Oracle Red Bull Racing and looks forward to learning from and working with Verstappen.
Despite a rocky start in F1 with a crash on the formation lap of his debut GP, Hadjar turned his season around to become one of the hottest prospects in the sport, earning his first podium in Zandvoort.
His impressive performances and podium finish in the Netherlands solidified his position as a top contender for a Red Bull seat in 2026, especially after Verstappen reaffirmed his commitment to the team.
