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Red Bull Confirms Isack Hadjar to Partner Max Verstappen Through 2027 F1 Season

News18•23-09-2026, 14:45

•Red Bull has extended Isack Hadjar's contract, confirming him as Max Verstappen's teammate for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
•The announcement comes as Hadjar prepares to return to racing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after recovering from a wrist injury that caused him to miss three F1 rounds.
•Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies praised Hadjar's performance, stating the extension reflects the team's strong belief in his abilities.
•Despite his absence due to injury, Hadjar is currently eighth in the standings, consistently placing in the top six in his last seven races.
•This contract extension marks the first time Verstappen will have the same teammate for a second consecutive season since Sergio Perez's departure in late 2024.

Isack Hadjar is staying with Red Bull as Max Verstappen's teammate for the 2027 season after signing a contract extension.

The French driver is currently eighth in the standings despite missing three Formula 1 rounds due to a wrist injury.

Hadjar moved up to the main Red Bull team from their sister team Racing Bulls following a strong rookie season in 2025.