Red Bull locks in Isack Hadjar for its senior team alongside four-time champion Max Verstappen starting 2026, capping the Frenchman's stunning trajectory.

The 21-year-old impressed in his rookie year at Racing Bulls with 10 points finishes and a podium at Zandvoort, outpacing teammate Liam Lawson. His promotion follows a path from Formula 2 runner-up in 2024 to F1 debut crash in Australia, then steady gains including eighth in Japan.​

Hadjar joined Red Bull Junior Team in 2022 after strong Formula 3 showings, fourth overall with a Bahrain sprint win. Now he tackles the ultimate challenge beside Verstappen, who chases a fifth straight title at Abu Dhabi finale.

Tsunoda Sidelined, Junior Team Refreshed

Yuki Tsunoda shifts to test and reserve duties across Red Bull programs after brief senior stint from Japanese GP onward, ending his full-time F1 run.

Racing Bulls welcomes Formula 2 standout Arvid Lindblad, 18, partnering Lawson under new regs shaking the grid with Cadillac entry. This completes all 22 seats for 2026.​

Verstappen holds a slim title shot against Lando Norris, heightening stakes before lineup news. Hadjar eyes learning curve with elite machinery amid power unit overhaul.​

Bold Bet on Youth Pays Dividends

Red Bull's youth pipeline delivers again, betting Hadjar's speed offsets Verstappen's dominance pressure. His Dutch podium signals podium threat potential in revamped cars. Fans buzz over junior duo Lindblad-Lawson fueling sister squad ambition.