Red Bull Seat Race Intensifies as Isack Hadjar Speaks Out

Isack Hadjar has spoken out as the Red Bull driver line-up saga takes a fresh new twist.

Over the last few months, the future of Max Verstappen had been the talk of the paddock.

After Red Bull suffered a dip in form, Verstappen was linked with the likes of Mercedes and Aston Martin.

However, it has since been confirmed that the four-time Formula 1 world champion will stay put for the 2026 season.

With Verstappen's future sorted, all the attention is now firmly fixed on who his teammate will be.

Liam Lawson lasted just two races before being replaced by Yuki Tsunoda. However, the Japanese driver has failed to impress since being promoted.

Meanwhile, rookie Hadjar has impressed driving for sister team Visa Cash App Racing Bulls.

Recently, it was claimed that Hadjar will be promoted to Red Bull and become Verstappen's teammate for 2026.

It was also suggested that Tsunoda could be axed from the team, with youngster Arvid Lindblad getting the nod at Racing Bulls.

However, a recent report from ESPN stated that nothing has been confirmed for 2026 and Red Bull remain 'undecided' on their driver line-up.

Isack Hadjar speaks out on Red Bull saga

Ahead of this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, Hadjar was quizzed on his future.

Sky Sports F1 reporter Ted Kravitz asked: "Are there any announcements about you we should know about?" To which Hadjar replied: "No."

Kravitz then asked: "Do you know where you're driving next year?" Hadjar again replied: "No."

After being told of the paddock rumours about him being Verstappen's teammate, the young Frenchman said: "I think it’s very funny. Because I didn’t sign anything."

The 20-year-old did confirm his ultimate goal is to drive for Red Bull.

Hadjar added: "The goal has always been to be a Red Bull driver since I signed with Red Bull, with the Red Bull Junior Team, so I think it is quite clear.

"It [driver decisions] has always been decided, at least for me, at the very end of the season. I think it makes sense, because there are eight races to go, so I need to keep pushing."