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Red Bull planning ambitious driver swap for 2026 season

Red Bull planning ambitious driver swap for 2026 season

The Red Bull second seat has always been somewhat cursed, with all drivers who take it struggling to adapt to the car.

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Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 13
What Lewis Hamilton Told Isack Hadjar Just Before His First F1 Podium

What Lewis Hamilton Told Isack Hadjar Just Before His First F1 Podium

Isack Hadjar’s Dutch Grand Prix was memorable for more than just his first F1 podium. TV mics picked up Lewis Hamilton talking to the Racing Bulls rookie before the race and it showed both Hamilton’s respect and Hadjar’s growing reputation.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 10
F1 Veteran Experienced 'Frustrating' Italian Grand Prix While Teammate Delivered 'Fantastic Performance'

F1 Veteran Experienced 'Frustrating' Italian Grand Prix While Teammate Delivered 'Fantastic Performance'

The mid-pack fight in the 2025 season is even tighter than it usually is, with only 31 points separating Williams in 5th, on 86, from Sauber in 8th, on 55.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / September 8
Racing Bulls rookie makes further claim for Red Bull second seat

Racing Bulls rookie makes further claim for Red Bull second seat

Isack Hadjar continues to strengthen his case for a future Red Bull seat after another standout performance at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.

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Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 6

Isack Hadjar Claims Carlos Sainz 'Knew What He Was Doing' After Shock Q1 Exit

For Isack Hadjar, it has been an entirely different story. Driving for Red Bull's sister team Racing Bulls, he sits 10th in the championship on 37 points.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 6

Isack Hadjar set for F1 Italian GP pitlane start

Isack Hadjar to take all-new power unit after qualifying 16th for Racing Bulls at F1's Italian GP in Monza Racing Bulls Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar is set to start the Italian Grand Prix from the pitlane due to an engine change.

Formula One News / HITC / September 5
Isack Hadjar podium sparks Red Bull talk as Lawson faces Racing Bulls seat pressure

Isack Hadjar podium sparks Red Bull talk as Lawson faces Racing Bulls seat pressure

With Liam Lawson closing the gap in the drivers’ standings before the break, Isack Hadjar has since taken control of the Racing Bulls teammate battle, highlighted by his podium at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 5
Isack Hadjar Now Has ‘Three Dutch GP Trophies’ After Italian GP Surprise

Isack Hadjar Now Has ‘Three Dutch GP Trophies’ After Italian GP Surprise

For Isack Hadjar, the Dutch Grand Prix podium celebration did not go to plan. After finishing third in Zandvoort, the French rookie’s joy was cut short when his hard-earned first F1 trophy broke during post-race team celebrations.  This week at Monza, Hadjar’s story took a brighter turn.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Ex-F1 Driver Explains Why 2026 Would Be Isack Hadjar's 'Perfect Chance' To Challenge Max Verstappen at Red Bull 

Ex-F1 Driver Explains Why 2026 Would Be Isack Hadjar's 'Perfect Chance' To Challenge Max Verstappen at Red Bull 

Max Verstappen has consistently outperformed every teammate he's faced at Red Bull since 2019, a run that began after Daniel Ricciardo's departure to join Renault.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 4
Isack Hadjar Reveals Theory On Red Bull F1 Promotion As Speculation Grows

Isack Hadjar Reveals Theory On Red Bull F1 Promotion As Speculation Grows

Isack Hadjar's rookie Formula 1 season hit a new high at the Dutch Grand Prix as he took his maiden podium. The Frenchman finished third behind race winner Oscar Piastri and four-time world champion Max Verstappen after a stellar performance across Saturday and Sunday at Zandvoort.

Formula One News / HITC / September 4
Red Bull face tough 2026 choice as Hadjar, Tsunoda, Lawson and Albon all emerge

Red Bull face tough 2026 choice as Hadjar, Tsunoda, Lawson and Albon all emerge

Red Bull Racing’s focus for the Italian Grand Prix will be squarely on track matters, with team principal Laurent Mekies keen to avoid any distractions.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / September 4
Hadjar: I still 'don’t see the point' of joining Red Bull mid-season

Hadjar: I still 'don’t see the point' of joining Red Bull mid-season

Isack Hadjar was one of the main winners from last weekend’s Dutch GP, taking his first F1 podium with VCARB. The 20-year-old capitalised on a strong qualifying and Lando Norris’ retirement to clinch his first silverware in Formula 1.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson Left Out of VCARB’s Podium Party at Monza

Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson Left Out of VCARB’s Podium Party at Monza

Celebrations were underway in Monza as Visa Cash App RB’s crew gathered at a local hotel to mark their podium success from last weekend. But noticeably

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 3
Isack Hadjar Gets Emotional Over Lewis Hamilton’s Instagram Praise

Isack Hadjar Gets Emotional Over Lewis Hamilton’s Instagram Praise

For a rising F1 driver, recognition from a childhood hero can mean just as much as points on the board. That was the case for French rookie Isack Hadjar,

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 2

From Toro Rosso to Racing Bulls: Here’s every podium F1’s Faenza team scored

Isack Hadjar’s third place for Racing Bulls in the Netherlands was the sixth podium for Italy’s other Formula 1 team, here's how it picked up each of its top-three finishes  While making his Formula 1 podium debut, French racer Isack Hadjar scored the sixth podium for F1’s other team from Italy in its 40-year history.

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Is Isack Hadjar too good for Red Bull to ignore in F1 2026?

Isack Hadjar did his chances of earning promotion to Red Bull for the 2026 F1 season no harm with his maiden podium at the Dutch Grand Prix If Isack Hadjar

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 2
Who Is Isack Hadjar? The Young F1 Star Making History

Who Is Isack Hadjar? The Young F1 Star Making History

Isack Hadjar has always looked like a driver with a bright future ahead. Born in Paris in 2004 to an Algerian family, he started karting at seven and never really stopped climbing.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 2

“No question” Isack Hadjar allowed to attack Max Verstappen in F1 Dutch GP

Red Bull leadership dismisses any gentleman's agreement between its two Formula 1 teams as Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar finished on the Dutch Grand

Formula One News / Yardbarker / September 2
Rookie Frenchman making strong claim for Red Bull second seat

Rookie Frenchman making strong claim for Red Bull second seat

His breakthrough podium at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix was a milestone moment.

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Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 1

Isack Hadjar's Remarkable F1 Turnaround: 'I Thought My Life Was Over'

Isack Hadjar was one of the stories of the Dutch Grand Prix after securing a stunning maiden Formula 1 podium at Zandvoort. The Racing Bulls rookie started fourth on the grid and benefited from Lando Norris' retirement late in the race as his McLaren ground to a halt to finish third, behind Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / August 31
Isack Hadjar’s Dutch GP Trophy Snaps Apart During Team Photo Chaos

Isack Hadjar’s Dutch GP Trophy Snaps Apart During Team Photo Chaos

Isack Hadjar’s first F1 podium at the Dutch Grand Prix produced a memory he will never forget but not just for the result. During the official post-race

Isack Hadjar still has reservations about Red Bull promotion

Isack Hadjar still has reservations about Red Bull promotion

Despite a solid rookie season so far, VCARB’s Isack Hadjar is hesitant about being promoted to Red Bull. The Frenchman has already made clear his preference for the remainder of the year is to continue with VCARB.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 30
Isack Hadjar: Get to Know the New Promise at Racing Bulls

Isack Hadjar: Get to Know the New Promise at Racing Bulls

Isack Hadjar is the newest addition to the 2025 Formula 1 grid. Get to know more about Racing Bull’s new signing. Isack Hadjar is the newest addition to the 2025 grid.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 20
RB to pair Isack Hadjar with Yuki Tsunoda in 2025

RB to pair Isack Hadjar with Yuki Tsunoda in 2025

French-Algerian driver Isack Hadjar, the 2024 Formula 2 runner-up, will race for the RB F1 team in 2025. The 20-year-old Hadjar will partner with Yuki Tsnoda on Red Bull's junior team, replacing Liam Lawson.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2024
Is Red Bull Junior Isack Hadjar ready to step up to Formula 1?

Is Red Bull Junior Isack Hadjar ready to step up to Formula 1?

A reshuffle of the pack in the Red Bull family could open the door for the Frenchman to join the field in 2025.

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