Overview

• Max Verstappen is set to remain with Red Bull in 2026, with the rest of the organization’s seats still in play.
• Marko says the final 2026 line-ups will be decided after the Mexican Grand Prix and that Verstappen and Isack Hadjar hold contracts, though their exact placements are not set.
• Hadjar downplays reports of a done deal to partner Verstappen, noting he has signed nothing specific while continuing a strong rookie campaign that includes a Zandvoort podium.
• Yuki Tsunoda’s seat is under pressure after just nine points from 14 races and unresolved long-run pace issues, as new boss Laurent Mekies increases attention on the second car.
• Arvid Lindblad is being tipped for a Racing Bulls promotion in 2026, a move that could force Liam Lawson to consider options outside Red Bull, with Alpine viewed as a potential landing spot.