Overview

• Team principal Laurent Mekies said Red Bull will not make another mid-season change and confirmed Yuki Tsunoda keeps the seat for the rest of 2025.
• Isack Hadjar will not be promoted before 2026 despite a standout rookie season that includes a podium at Zandvoort.
• Mekies described Red Bull as relaxed about the decision timeline and reiterated the focus on in-house options rather than external hires.
• Tsunoda has 9 points from 13 starts but has shown recent signs of progress with points in Zandvoort, his best Red Bull qualifying at Spa, and a closer run to Verstappen in Budapest.
• Coverage highlights that internal moves remain on the table for 2026, with reports noting Liam Lawson’s likely extension at Racing Bulls and Arvid Lindblad being readied from Formula 2.