Overview
- Helmut Marko confirmed Red Bull will finalise both team rosters after the Mexico City Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
- Marko said former McLaren junior Alex Dunne is not an option for Red Bull, quashing recent speculation about a move.
- Rookie Isack Hadjar is widely expected to be promoted for 2026 and says he would consider a late-season switch or early test only if his 2026 seat were guaranteed.
- Marko indicated 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad is ready for F1 and will appear in the car this year, keeping him in contention for a Racing Bulls seat.
- Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson face a make-or-break run to secure their places, while Max Verstappen remains contracted with Red Bull through 2028.