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Max Verstappen has confirmed he will remain at Red Bull next year – but who will his team-mate be?
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies explained that he will assess qualifications and race performance to determine next year’s driver lineup alongside Max Verstappen. Despite uncertainty, Max Verstappen has secured his place in the team for 2026. Yuki Tsunoda has struggled as the second point-scorer, leading to speculation about Isack Hadjar’s potential promotion. Mekies found positives in Tsunoda’s performance at Monza, despite challenges during the race. The team is closely evaluating short-run and long-run pace to make informed decisions about the driver lineup. Mekies emphasized the importance of clean race data to assess performance accurately.
