Red Bull has confirmed a sweeping driver shake-up for 2026 that will see New Zealander Liam Lawson partnered with rising British-born talent Arvid Lindblad at Racing Bulls, while French prospect Isack Hadjar steps up to join Max Verstappen in the main Red Bull team.
Hadjar earns his promotion after an eye-catching debut season capped by a podium at the Dutch Grand Prix, and Lindblad graduates from Formula Two as the sole rookie on next year’s grid.
The overhaul leaves Yuki Tsunoda without a race seat for 2026, though he will stay on as Red Bull’s reserve driver.
A new prospect partners Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls for 2026 🤝#F1 pic.twitter.com/e2XQp6Kxkn
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