Overview
- Red Bull has yet to decide Max Verstappen’s teammate and both Racing Bulls seats for the 2026 season.
- Brundle argues the sweeping 2026 power unit and chassis changes demand experienced drivers with banked knowledge.
- He advises keeping Isack Hadjar at the sister team for another year despite the rookie’s Dutch Grand Prix podium.
- He questions Yuki Tsunoda’s prospects and notes Honda’s pullback from Red Bull weakens the previous Japanese link.
- He labels a swift F1 promotion for 18‑year‑old Arvid Lindblad a gamble, while saying Liam Lawson has shown encouraging potential.