Sports · 23 September 2026

Red Bull keeps Isack Hadjar for 2027 F1 season

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Isack Hadjar will continue as Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull for the 2027 season, following his promotion to the senior team this year. The 21-year-old Frenchman has been closer to Verstappen's pace than any teammate since 2018, securing a third-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix. Team principal Laurent Mekies said extending Hadjar's contract was "an easy decision" due to his strong performance.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 September 2026 at 20:00

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