Overview
- RacingNews365 reports Isack Hadjar is set to run a 2026‑load mule car in Tuesday’s Abu Dhabi post‑season tyre test, with Ayumu Iwasa in the second Red Bull.
- Red Bull’s 2026 lineup is confirmed: Hadjar partners Max Verstappen, Arvid Lindblad moves to Racing Bulls alongside Liam Lawson, and Yuki Tsunoda becomes reserve and test driver.
- Hadjar’s rookie campaign delivered 51 points and a podium at the Dutch Grand Prix, positioning him as the natural successor for the second Red Bull seat.
- Sky Sports pundit Anthony Davidson warns Red Bull will not tolerate in‑car eruptions and says Hadjar must rein in emotional outbursts.
- Lewis Hamilton voices concern about the step up and urges robust support for the 21‑year‑old, while Tsunoda reflects on missing a strong Racing Bulls car after his struggles.