Red Bull confirms 2026 line-ups

Crimson Bull has confirmed that Isack Hadjar will companion Max Verstappen subsequent season, whereas Arvid Lindblad joins Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls.

Hadjar, who solely turned 21 in September, has been mightily spectacular in his rookie season with Racing Bulls, the spotlight of his 12 months being a podium end on the Dutch Grand Prix.

Alongside four-time World Champion Verstappen, Hadjar will kind a duo set to tackle a brand new period of Formulation One. The game sees its largest shake-up to the technical rules for a number of a long time in 2026 and the debut of Crimson Bull Ford Powertrains, the Austrian crew can be tackling this new problem with a mixture of youth and expertise within the cockpit of the RB22.

Hadjar’s arrival means it’s time to bid farewell to Yuki Tsunoda. Tsunoda joined the Crimson Bull household in 2019 as a part of its Junior Crew and has been with it ever since. He has competed in over 100 races, first with the crew now referred to as Racing Bulls, earlier than turning into the tenth Crimson Bull Junior graduate to race for Crimson Bull Racing, beginning at this 12 months’s Japan Grand Prix.

He’ll stay throughout the Crimson Bull household as he strikes into the function of Crimson Bull Take a look at and Reserve Driver for 2026.

„Yuki has raced in Crimson Bull colors for seven years now,“ mentioned Laurent Mekies, „and I’ve had the pleasure of working with him at each Crimson Bull groups. Via his 5 seasons to this point in Formulation One, Yuki has matured into a whole racer, good over a single lap on Saturday and able to distinctive begins and glorious race craft on Sunday.

„Everybody within the sport would agree it’s unattainable to not like Yuki, his persona is infectious, and he has grow to be a really particular a part of the Crimson Bull household. On behalf of everybody at Crimson Bull, I thank him for what he has contributed to this point and we all know he’ll present invaluable assist to the 2026 tasks shifting forwards.“

„As for Isack, in his first F1 season, he has displayed nice maturity and proved to be a fast learner. Most significantly, he has demonstrated the uncooked velocity that’s the primary requirement on this sport.

„We imagine Isack can thrive alongside Max and produce the magic on observe! 2026 can be an enormous problem for the crew and for Crimson Bull Ford Powertrains, these are thrilling occasions, and I’m wanting ahead to seeing what we are able to do collectively.“

„I am so grateful to Crimson Bull for giving me the chance and belief to race on the highest degree of Formulation One,“ mentioned Hadjar. „After all of the arduous work I’ve put in since becoming a member of the Junior Crew, it is such an awesome reward. I’ve had many ups and downs all through my profession, and so they saved believing and pushing me.

„This 12 months with Racing Bulls has been completely wonderful, I’ve learnt loads and secured a maiden podium. I really feel I am a lot better as a racing driver and an individual, as a result of crew’s assist and preparation. I really feel able to go to Crimson Bull and I’m comfortable and proud they really feel the identical. It is an superior transfer, to work with the perfect and study from Max is one thing I am unable to anticipate.“

In the meantime, Liam Lawson will proceed to convey his expertise and powerful race craft to the crew as Racing Bulls navigate the subsequent chapter within the sport. Arvid Lindblad, who turns into the twentieth Crimson Bull Junior Programme driver to achieve F1, steps up after a powerful rise via the ranks. He has demonstrated uncooked velocity, maturity and potential, underscoring the crew’s long-standing dedication to growing elite younger expertise.

„Firstly, an enormous congratulations to Isack,“ mentioned Alan Permane. „He has delivered a very excellent season, demonstrating distinctive race-craft and consistency nicely past his expertise. He has totally earned his step as much as Crimson Bull and we want him nothing however the perfect as he takes on this thrilling new problem in his profession – we’re proud to have been a part of the journey.

„Liam has proven spectacular efficiency and professionalism all through this 12 months, he has excelled when situations have been at their hardest and we look ahead to constructing on this in 2026, whereas Arvid’s speedy development marks him as one of many standout younger skills within the sport. Collectively, they kind a robust and dynamic pairing, one which embodies the ambition and youthful spirit of VCARB as we enter a transformative new period for Formulation One.“

„I would prefer to thank everybody at VCARB for the chance,“ mentioned Lindblad. „Since I began this journey at 5 years outdated, it was all the time my objective to be in Formulation One so it is a proud second to take this step.

„I am extraordinarily grateful to the Crimson Bull Junior Programme and my private crew for his or her steering, mentorship and perception; none of this could have been attainable with out their assist. 2026 can be an enormous problem and I do know there’s loads to study, however I am able to work carefully with the crew and rise to it. I am unable to wait to get began, it’ll be an thrilling 12 months!“

„I am actually wanting ahead to racing with VCARB in 2026,“ added Lawson. „It is a chance I will proceed to be pleased about as we enter a 12 months of change in F1. I am able to get to work with the crew as we put together for the difficult season forward. It should be and thrilling 12 months and I am unable to wait to kick it off with my first pre-season with the crew.“

Driver

Nat

Crew

Remark

Max Verstappen

NED

Crimson Bull Racing

Confirmed to 2028

Isack Hadjar

FRA

Crimson Bull Racing

Confirmed

Lando Norris

GBR

McLaren

Confirmed to 2027

Oscar Piastri

AUS

McLaren

Confirmed to 2026

Charles Leclerc

MON

Ferrari

Confirmed to 2026

Lewis Hamilton

GBR

Ferrari

Confirmed

George Russell

GBR

Mercedes

Confirmed

Kimi Antonelli

ITA

Mercedes

Confirmed

Lance Stroll

CAN

Aston Martin-Mercedes

Dad Owns Crew

Fernando Alonso

ESP

Aston Martin-Mercedes

Confirmed to 2026

Arvid Lindblad

GBR

Racing Bulls

Confirmed