Isack Hadjar is to be promoted to the senior Red Bull team to partner Max Verstappen in 2026.
The identity of Verstappen's team-mate for next season has been uncertain, with incumbent Yuki Tsunoda and Hadjar both candidates for the seat alongside the Dutchman.
READ MORE: Red Bull officially confirm Max Verstappen 2026 F1 team-mate
Yuki Tsunoda handed new role after Red Bull F1 seat axe
Yuki Tsunoda will carry out new duties at the Red Bull team in 2026 after the team confirmed he will not be racing in F1 next year.
Red Bull has opted to replace the Japanese driver with Isack Hadjar following a torrid season at the Milton Keynes-based squad.
READ MORE: Yuki Tsunoda handed new role after Red Bull F1 seat axe
McLaren announce major new signings after surprise driver exit
McLaren has announced the signing of newly-crowned FIA Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli to its driver development programme, as part of three new signings.
Italian Fornaroli secured the F2 title last weekend in Qatar to go back-to-back with his 2024 FIA F3 crown, something the likes of current McLaren driver Oscar Piastri did in 2020/2021 as well as Gabriel Bortoleto, the 2024 F2 and 2023 F3 title-winner.
READ MORE: McLaren announce major new signings after surprise driver exit
Lewis Hamilton handed F1 retirement verdict after disastrous Ferrari season
Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Lewis Hamilton could retire should he fail to make progress with Ferrari next season.
The seven-time world champion has endured a horrific maiden season with the Scuderia which will finally conclude after this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton handed F1 retirement verdict after disastrous Ferrari season
Breaking: Racing Bulls confirm F1 seat shake-up for 2026 season
Racing Bulls has announced a revised driver line-up for the 2026 F1 season, which will see a rookie driver join its ranks.
The team will no longer field Isack Hadjar, who has been promoted to Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen.
READ MORE: Racing Bulls confirm F1 seat shake-up for 2026 season
Alpine become latest F1 team to confirm 2026 launch plans
Alpine has become the fourth F1 team to officially announce its launch plans for the 2026 season.
Pierre Gasly, Franco Colapinto and senior team management, including Steve Nielsen and Flavio Briatore are to launch the new era for the team on January 23rd in Barcelona.
READ MORE: Alpine become latest F1 team to confirm 2026 launch plans
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