Overview

• Isack Hadjar said he has not signed for Red Bull and expects driver decisions to be finalized at season’s end, despite reports he will replace Yuki Tsunoda.
• Marko confirmed Verstappen and Hadjar hold 2026 contracts but said roles will only be decided after the Mexican Grand Prix at the end of October.
• Yuki Tsunoda acknowledged ongoing long‑run pace problems that even the team struggles to explain and said his focus is delivering consistent points in the next races.
• Recent internal shifts under Laurent Mekies have increased attention on Red Bull’s second car and improved upgrade parity for Tsunoda.
• Red Bull is evaluating an F2 promotion for Arvid Lindblad to Racing Bulls in 2026, with Tsunoda and Liam Lawson vying for remaining seats as knock‑on moves are considered.