Red Bull retains Hadjar for 2027

Red Bull has confirmed Isack Hadjar will remain with the team for 2027, completing its senior driver line-up alongside Max Verstappen, who is already committed through 2030. The 21-year-old's extension follows an impressive first campaign after stepping up from Racing Bulls, one interrupted only by a wrist injury that has sidelined him for the past three races.

Why it matters:

Hadjar's retention brings rare stability to a seat that has been a revolving door since Daniel Ricciardo left at the end of 2018. Only Sergio Perez has previously been retained for a second full season alongside Verstappen; Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda all lacked that continuity.

The details:

• Hadjar made an immediate impact, qualifying third at the Australian Grand Prix, and has been a regular frontrunner since.
• He recorded seven consecutive top-six finishes before his injury, with a Monaco podium the highlight – Red Bull's first for Verstappen's teammate since 2024.
• Team principal Laurent Mekies said Hadjar's performances and factory work made the decision easy: “From that first weekend in Melbourne, he handled the step up with remarkable composure.”
• Hadjar is cleared to return at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Liam Lawson, who replaced him at Zandvoort, Monza and Madrid, will move back to Racing Bulls.

What's next:

The 2027 driver market is narrowing quickly. McLaren, Ferrari, Williams, Alpine, Cadillac and Red Bull have effectively settled their senior line-ups, while Mercedes and Audi are widely expected to keep their current pairings. Racing Bulls seats remain unannounced, but Lawson and Arvid Lindblad look well placed after strong 2026 campaigns.