Red Bull has confirmed Isaac Hajjar will replace Yuki Tsunoda as Max Verstappen’s team-mate for the 2026 season, while British teenager Arvid Lindblad will make his Formula 1 debut at Racing Bulls.
Tsunoda will remain with Red Bull as a test and reserve driver.
Hajar’s impressive rookie campaign at Racing Bulls, which included a podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix, earned him a place alongside Verstappen, who is aiming for a record-equalling fifth consecutive drivers’ title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that ends on Sunday.
Current Formula 2 driver Lindblad, 18, will be the only debutant in the field next year as he joins Racing Bulls alongside Liam Lawson.
Tsunoda has spent six seasons in Formula 1 but has largely underperformed this year after replacing Lawson at Red Bull from the third race of the season in April.
Tuesday’s announcements complete the 22-driver field for 2026, when Cadillac will join the grid amid new technical regulations that could shake up the standings.
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