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Max Verstappen supports Isack Hadjar for future Red Bull F1 role

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 10:24 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Max Verstappen supports Isack Hadjar for future Red Bull F1 role

Summary

Max Verstappen expressed confidence in Isack Hadjar as a potential successor at Red Bull Racing. Hadjar, who joined the team at the beginning of the 2026 season, had a strong rookie season with the sister team Racing Bulls. Verstappen's backing comes amid ongoing challenges for Red Bull in finding a teammate capable of matching his performance. Hadjar's development and future contributions will be closely monitored as the season progresses.

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Key Details

•Max Verstappen is a four-time Formula 1 champion.
•Isack Hadjar joined Red Bull in 2026.
•Hadjar impressed in his rookie season with Racing Bulls.
•Verstappen's support could influence Hadjar's role at Red Bull.
•Red Bull seeks a teammate to complement Verstappen's performance.

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10:24 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen backs Isack Hadjar to take over Red Bull F1 role

What they're saying

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Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has backed Isack Hadjar to eventually succeed him at Red Bull. Hadjar joined Red Bull alongside Verstappen at the start of 2026 after impressing in his rookie season with sister outfit Racing Bulls. While the Milton Keynes outfit has struggled for some time to find a team-mate for the Dutchman who could extract the same level of performance from the ...Keep reading
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