Hajjar will become Verstappen’s partner at Red Bull in the 2026 season

French driver Isaac Hajjar will compete for Red Bull in the 2026 season, the press service of the Formula 1 team reports.

Hajjar will partner four-time champion Max Verstappen and replace Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda, who will remain in the Red Bull system as a reserve driver for the main team and the Racing Bulls.

Hajjar made his Formula 1 debut this year with the Racing Bulls. The Frenchman’s best result was third place at the Dutch Grand Prix. The 21-year-old driver scored 51 points and is in 10th place in the individual standings.

“I am very grateful to Red Bull for giving me the opportunity to race at the highest level. After all the hard work I’ve put in since joining the junior team, this is a great reward. There were many ups and downs in my career, but they continued to believe in me. This year with the Racing Bulls was amazing, I learned a lot and got on the podium for the first time. I feel like I have become a much better driver and a person thanks to the support of the team. I’m ready to go to Red Bull and I’m happy and proud that they think the same. “This is an amazing step and I’m looking forward to working with the best and learning from Max Verstappen,” said Hajjar.

New Zealander Liam Lawson’s partner in the Racing Bulls will be Briton Arvid Lindblad, for whom the 2026 season will be his debut in F1.