Overview

• Team principal Laurent Mekies said at Monza that Red Bull does not plan any in‑season driver change in 2025, directly dismissing talk of promoting Isack Hadjar for the final races.
• Mekies said the team is in no rush and has "all the cards" within its program, indicating a decision on Max Verstappen’s 2026 teammate could come in weeks or months.
• Red Bull is not pursuing external options for 2026, reinforcing that the choice will come from its own pool of drivers.
• Hadjar’s strong rookie form, including a maiden podium at Zandvoort, has positioned him as the leading internal contender according to reporting, while Yuki Tsunoda’s results have kept his place under scrutiny.
• Mekies declined to confirm whether Tsunoda would return to Racing Bulls if replaced and noted the team will monitor performances over the next few races, with some observers arguing 2026’s new rules make that a better entry point for a rookie.