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Rookie Isack Hadjar Claims First F1 Podium at Dutch GP as Red Bull Weighs 2026 Options

Red Bull will assess his 2026 candidacy later in the season under a cautious plan from its leadership.

Overview

  • The Racing Bulls driver qualified fourth at Zandvoort and maintained that position for most of a controlled race.
  • A late retirement for Lando Norris elevated Hadjar to third behind Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
  • The podium moves the 20-year-old to 10th in the drivers’ standings in his debut campaign.
  • Red Bull is evaluating Hadjar alongside Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson for a 2026 seat, with a decision expected toward the end of the season.
  • Racing Bulls chief Peter Bayer reiterated there will be no promotion in 2025 as the team prioritizes steady development.