P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has revealed when it will formally announce its and Racing Bulls’ driver line-ups for the 2026 F1 season.
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has announced that the driver line-ups for the 2026 Formula 1 season will be formally revealed.
Rumors have been circulating for months about which drivers the team will choose for the upcoming season.
Max Verstappen’s commitment to the team has been confirmed, leaving the focus on the second driver seat.
Speculation points to Isack Hadjar as a leading candidate for the second seat, alongside other possibilities like Arvid Lindblad.
The announcement of the driver line-up was initially planned after the Mexico City Grand Prix but has been pushed back to the end of the season.
Mekies stated that the announcement will be made on Tuesday, ensuring it will not distract from the focus at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
