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Red Bull Reshuffles: Hadjar Steps In, Tsunoda Steps Out in 2026

The checkered flag is waving once again for the 2026 silly season, and Red Bull was just thrown a curveball that’s got everyone talking. In a seismic shift for the Milton Keynes powerhouse, French-Algerian phenom Isack Hadjar will get the keys to the championship-winning machine, slotting in alongside the titan of modern Formula 1, Max Verstappen.

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The 2026 Grid is Locked: Here’s Who’s Buckled In for F1’s New Era

Folks, the wait is finally over. The silly season is done, the ink is dry, and we officially have our starting lineup for the 2026 Formula 1 season. And let me tell you, with the massive regulation shake-up coming down the pike, this grid is looking like a powder keg waiting to blow.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 2

Isack Hadjar taking Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull spot for 2026 season

Isack Hadjar will replace Yuki Tsunoda as the second Red Bull competitor alongside Max Verstappen for the 2026 F1 season, the team announced Tuesday. Hadjar, 21, is wrapping up a moderately successful rookie season for Racing Bulls, Red Bull's sister team.

Lewis Hamilton News / F1 on SI / December 2

Lewis Hamilton Reveals Ferrari Verdict For 2026 After Disastrous Weekend

It was not a good Qatar Grand Prix for Ferrari star Lewis Hamilton. An early sprint qualifying elimination led to the 40-year-old picking up zero points in the sprint race, and he followed that up by being knocked out in Q1 again, this time in Saturday's qualifying, before finishing 12th in Sunday's race — yet again scoring no points.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / December 2

Red Bull confirm Verstappen’s 2026 teammate as Racing Bulls set new F1 line-up

Red Bull have confirmed their driver line-up for the 2026 Formula 1 season, making the announcement just before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The team’s decision on who will partner Max Verstappen has been a long time coming, following months of consideration.

Helmut Marko News / FirstSportz / December 2

Helmut Marko Apologizes to Kimi Antonelli over Qatar GP Accusation and Online Abuse

Kimi Antonelli was one of the better drivers at the Qatar GP who put forth a consistent performance. Antonelli was supposed to finish in P4 if it wasn’t for his oversteer in the final lap that cost him the position against Lando Norris.

Yuki Tsunoda News / HITC / December 2

Yuki Tsunoda already has a clear route back to the F1 grid in 2027

Tsunoda’s Red Bull exit may open a strategic path to a full-time return. Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 future took a major hit after Red Bull and Racing Bulls confirmed their 2026 driver line-ups without him.

Formula One News / ESPN / December 2

Arvid Lindblad, Britain's next F1 star?: All you need to know about new Racing Bulls driver, 18

Who is Arvid Lindblad, and why are Red Bull accelerating him into F1 so quickly? ESPN has you covered.

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Drivers' Championship could be a closer finish than it appears

Three drivers are vying to become the world champion as the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship heads into its final round (24) in Abu Dhabi.

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Formula One News / HITC / December 2

Damon Hill spots Michael Schumacher trait in Max Verstappen that could help him clinch the title

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is just one win away from tying one of Michael Schumacher’s more impressive Formula 1 records. If Verstappen wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Lando Norris finishes outside the podium, he’ll join Schumacher as the only drivers to win five titles in a row.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 2