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Red Bull Reportedly Poised To Promote Isack Hadjar for 2026, Putting Tsunoda’s Seat in Doubt

The rumored shake-up aligns with Red Bull’s 2026 reset under new rules with a Ford power unit, spotlighting the team’s notoriously difficult second seat.

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Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing talks with Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in the Paddock during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 06, 2025 in Monza, Italy.
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets, citing Auto Motor und Sport, report that Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar is set to join Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026, though the team has not confirmed the move.
  • Yuki Tsunoda is widely expected to make way after struggling to extract pace from the RB21, registering just 12 points since his mid-season promotion.
  • Arvid Lindblad is tipped to step up to Racing Bulls if Hadjar moves, with fresh reporting noting internal debate and indications a final decision may only come in October.
  • Hadjar’s rookie campaign includes a maiden podium at Zandvoort and 38 points for ninth in the standings, significantly outscoring Tsunoda.
  • Nico Rosberg publicly urged Hadjar to turn the seat down as too risky, while Hadjar has argued a 2026 step would be easier to manage in a fresh technical era.