As expected, Tsunoda failed. Lawson confirmed, who will be joined in Racing Bulls by Lindblad, making his debut in Formula 1
There were only three boxes missing in the Formula 1 driver grid for 2026. The Red Bull family closed the gap by officially announcing the names of the drivers in its lineups. The joint press release from Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls confirms a choice that marks an important turning point in the group’s youth project. The most awaited news concerns Isack Hadjar. The French driver, protagonist of constant growth in the junior program, is promoted from Racing Bulls to the main team, alongside Max Verstappen, taking the place of Tsunoda, who was rejected as widely expected on the eve. Hadjar, who turned 21 in September, replaces the Japanese driver, who has been with Red Bull since 2019, with over one hundred races, and who will remain in the role of reserve driver after a disappointing 2025.
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The announcement also makes the Racing Bulls lineup official for the next World Championship. Liam Lawson is confirmed and next to him, taking the place vacated by Hadjar, Arvin Lindblad will make his debut, one of the brightest talents of the Red Bull academy. The young driver, promoted from Formula 2, impressed in the minor categories with pure speed, controlled aggression and precision in overtaking.