Overview
- Red Bull’s 2026 lineup is set with Isack Hadjar alongside Max Verstappen, Arvid Lindblad at Racing Bulls with Liam Lawson, and Yuki Tsunoda moving to a reserve role.
- RacingNews365 reports Hadjar is due to drive a Red Bull mule car in Tuesday’s Abu Dhabi post-season tyre test, with Ayumu Iwasa in the second car for young-driver running.
- Hadjar earned the step up after a strong rookie campaign that featured 51 points and a maiden podium at the Dutch Grand Prix.
- Sky Sports pundit Anthony Davidson cautioned that Red Bull will not tolerate in-car eruptions and said Hadjar must learn to control his temper.
- Lewis Hamilton said he hopes Red Bull provides Hadjar with the right support, as Tsunoda closed out his stint with a five-second penalty and reflected on leaving Racing Bulls’ competitive car.