RED BULL ANNOUNCES ITS DRIVER LINE-UPS FOR 2026
With 5 days left to the end of the 2025 season, Red Bull finally reveals the four names that will represent both Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in the 2026 Formula 1 Championship.
Red Bull Racing welcomes its young talent Isack Hadjar, bringing a fresh mix of youth and experience inside of the most succesfull team in the ground effect era.
Hadjar’s words on his promotion: “I’m so grateful to Oracle Red Bull Racing for giving me the opportunity and trust to race at the highest level of Formula One. After all the hard work I have put in since joining the Junior Team, it’s such a great reward. I’ve had many ups and downs throughout my career, and they kept believing and pushing me.
This year with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls has been absolutely amazing, I’ve learnt a lot and secured a maiden podium. I feel I’m much better as a racing driver and a person, due to the Team‘s support and preparation. I feel ready to go to Oracle Red Bull Racing and I am happy and proud they feel the same. It’s an awesome move, to work with the best and learn from Max is something I can’t wait for. “
With Hadjar arrival, Yuki Tsunoda steps down from his current role, becoming a reserve driver for the Red Bull Racing team in 2026. His move to Indycar, that we shared some days ago, is still going to happen, with an announcement expected in the coming days.
Red Bull CEO and Team Principal Laurent Mekies’ message to Yuki and Isack: “Yuki has raced in Red Bull colours for seven years now and I have had the pleasure of working with him at both Red Bull teams. Through his five seasons so far in Formula One, Yuki has matured into a complete racer, good over a single lap on Saturday and capable of exceptional starts and excellent race craft on Sunday.”
“Everyone in the sport would agree it is impossible not to like Yuki, his personality is infectious, and he has become a very special part of the Red Bull family. On behalf of everyone at Red Bull, I thank him for what he has contributed so far and we know he will provide invaluable support to the 2026 projects moving forwards. As for Isack, in his first F1 season, he has displayed great maturity and proved to be a quick learner. Most importantly, he has demonstrated the raw speed that is the number one requirement in this sport. We believe Isack can thrive alongside Max and produce the magic on track.”
Once again Visa Cash App Racing Bulls brings a rookie of the Red Bull family from Formula 2 to Formula 1 by welcoming Arvid Lindblad to the team. Liam Lawson stays with VCARB for the second consecutive year after strong results throughout the 2025 season.
VCARB’s Team Principal Alan Permane comments on Lawson and Arvid: “Liam has shown impressive performance and professionalism throughout this year, he has excelled when conditions have been at their hardest and we look forward to building on this in 2026, while Arvid’s rapid progression marks him as one of the standout young talents in the sport. Together, they form a strong and dynamic pairing, one that embodies the ambition and youthful spirit of VCARB as we enter a transformative new era for Formula One.”
Arvid Lindblad’s first words as a Formula 1 driver: “I’d like to thank everyone at VCARB for the opportunity. Since I started this journey at five years old, it was always my goal to be in Formula One so it’s a proud moment to take this step. I’m extremely grateful to the Red Bull Junior Programme and my personal team for their guidance, mentorship and belief; none of this would have been possible without their support. 2026 will be a big challenge and I know there’s a lot to learn, but I’m ready to work closely with the team and rise to it. I can’t wait to get started, it’s going to be an exciting year!
Liam Lawson thanks VCARB for the trust and defines this “an opportunity I’ll continue to be grateful for as we enter a year of change in F1.”
A fresh and exciting year awaits for the Bulls.
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