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Isack Hadjar faces a career leap next year as he has been promoted to Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen
Isack Hadjar has expressed his excitement about working with Max Verstappen after being promoted to Red Bull for the 2026 season. The announcement was made official on Tuesday before the Abu Dhabi season finale, with Hadjar set to partner Verstappen at the senior Red Bull team while Yuki Tsunoda transitions to a test and reserve driver role. Arvid Lindblad will replace Hadjar at Racing Bulls to team up with Liam Lawson, making him the latest rookie in the Red Bull junior program to reach F1. Despite the challenge of being Verstappen’s teammate in just his second F1 season, Hadjar is looking forward to the opportunity and is grateful to Red Bull Racing for the trust placed in him. He credits his development to the team’s support and preparation, emphasizing the rewarding journey from the Junior Team to Red Bull Racing where he aims to learn from the best and continue his growth as a racing driver.
