Overview

• The Racing Bulls rookie says he declined an immediate 2025 promotion and sees no reason to switch teams before season’s end.
• Following his Zandvoort podium, he is widely viewed as the leading 2026 candidate, but he reports no direct talks yet with Helmut Marko or Laurent Mekies.
• Marko praised Hadjar’s speed and composure after Zandvoort, calling the result anything but negative for his promotion prospects.
• Jacques Villeneuve told Sky he is certain Hadjar will partner Verstappen in 2026 and suggested Honda’s backing is shielding Yuki Tsunoda’s 2025 spot.
• Hadjar has seven points finishes in 15 races and 37 points for tenth in the standings, reinforcing his candidacy.