Red Bull Announces Isack Hadjar as Max Verstappen's New Teammate for the 2026 Season
Red Bull has announced Isack Hadjar as Max Verstappen's new teammate for the 2026 season, replacing Yuki Tsunoda. Tsunoda will remain with Red Bull as a test and reserve driver. Hadjar's strong performance in his rookie season at Racing Bulls, including a podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix, has earned him a spot alongside Verstappen, who is vying for his fifth drivers' title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend. British teenager Arvid Lindblad will make his Formula 1 debut with Racing Bulls next year, joining Liam Lawson in the team. Lindblad, 18, will be the only newcomer in the field for the 2026 season. Tsunoda, who has been in Formula 1 for six seasons, had a challenging year after taking over from Lawson at Red Bull in April. The 22-driver lineup for 2026 is now complete with the addition of Cadillac to the grid and new technical regulations that could shake up the competition. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming season.
The 2025 F1 season will come to a thrilling conclusion with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 starting from Friday. You can stream Sky Sports with NOW without a contract and cancel anytime.