Overview

• Helmut Marko praised Isack Hadjar’s mentality and consistency, saying the rookie is “on schedule,” fully integrated, and set for further opportunities this year.
• Team boss Laurent Mekies said qualifying and race pace will decide the seat and stressed the need for cleaner race samples to fairly judge Yuki Tsunoda’s progress.
• A decision on line-ups across Red Bull and Racing Bulls is targeted for the end of October, with the organization indicating a preference to promote from its own driver pool.
• Hadjar’s rookie campaign includes a maiden podium at the Dutch Grand Prix and 38 points, placing him ninth in the standings.
• Tsunoda acknowledged he must convert improved qualifying into points after Monza contact with Liam Lawson caused floor damage and another scoreless race, while Lawson publicly stated Hadjar is ready for a promotion.