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It has been a period of speculation for some time, but Red Bull has made a decision on its 2026 F1 line-up.
Red Bull is on the verge of announcing its 2026 F1 driver line-up after a final decision was made by team management. RacingNews365 understands that Isack Hadjar will be promoted to the squad next year in place of Yuki Tsunoda following his strong rookie season. Consequently, Tsunoda will drop off the F1 grid as he will not be issued a drive at the Racing Bulls team. It has left Red Bull fighting one-handed at the front of the grid, with Verstappen seeking to end the year as a five-time champion. Next year, Verstappen will have his fourth team-mate in three years as Hadjar steps up to the team in place of Tsunoda, a move which is set to be officially confirmed by Red Bull on Tuesday. The Frenchman joined F1 this year after ending the 2024 F2 season second in the drivers’ championship. Hadjar’s strong run of results peaked with an unexpected podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix.
