The Oracle Red Bull Racing driver lineup will change again for the 2026 Formula 1 season as a new teammate joins perennial championship contender Max Verstappen.
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According to a Tuesday announcement, Isack Hadjar will move from the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls team to Oracle Red Bull Racing as a new era begins. The 2026 season marks the first time the team will use the Red Bull Ford powertrains.
Hadjar, currently a rookie in F1, has finished top 10 in 10 of the 22 Grands Prix he has started while posting a podium finish in the Dutch Grand Prix. His final start for the team will be the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Dec. 7.
"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," Hadjar said a press release. "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. "
Hadjar will replace Yuki Tsunoda, who took over the second Red Bull entry for the Japan Grand Prix and beyond. Tsunoda spent the majority of the season as Verstappen's teammate but will now become the team's reserve and test driver in 2026.
Tsunoda has been in the Red Bull family for an extensive amount of time. He joined the Junior Team in 2019 and went on to compete in F1 with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. Tsunoda has made over 100 starts while posting 33 top-10 finishes.
The Oracle Red Bull Racing lineup has changed numerous times since the 2005 season, especially so since Verstappen replaced Daniil Kvyat in 2016.
Daniel Ricciardo raced alongside Verstappen in 2016-2018, but he left for Renault after the 2018 season. Pierre Gasly then spent part of the 2019 season in the Oracle Red Bull Racing lineup before the team replaced him with Alex Albon.
Albon spent 2020 with the team before moving into a reserve driver role. Sergio Perez then spent 2021-2024 as Verstappen's teammate. Liam Lawson replaced Perez to start the 2025 season, but he lost his seat to Tsunoda after two races.
