Red Bull’s 2026 Formula 1 line-up is now all but confirmed, with rising star Isack Hadjar set to join Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing from next season. The official announcement is expected on Tuesday, but multiple senior F1 reporters and paddock sources have stated that the decision is final.
Hadjar’s promotion marks one of Red Bull’s biggest junior-to-senior moves in recent years, as the team looks to reinforce stability ahead of the major regulation changes coming in 2026.
Lawson stays at Racing Bulls, Lindblad steps up
Alongside Hadjar’s move, Red Bull’s sister outfit – Racing Bulls – is also undergoing a reshuffle for 2026. According to the latest reports:
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Liam Lawson will remain with Racing Bulls
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Arvid Lindblad will join him as his new teammate
This pairing is expected to form the team’s long-term development structure, giving two highly rated talents a full season together under the new engine and chassis era.
Tsunoda loses his F1 seat
The major casualty of Red Bull’s overhaul is Yuki Tsunoda, who is set to lose his Formula 1 seat after the 2025 season. Despite occasional flashes of pace, Tsunoda struggled to deliver consistent performances in the senior Red Bull car after taking over the seat earlier this year.
His exit closes a five-season chapter in F1, unless another team steps forward in the coming weeks.
Formal announcement expected Tuesday
Red Bull has already stated that it will “stick to its plan” and make its official announcement on Tuesday, just ahead of the Abu Dhabi finale weekend. The move will confirm Hadjar’s promotion, secure Lawson’s future, and finalise Lindblad’s step up—completing one of the most significant driver reshuffles ahead of the 2026 regulations.
