Red Bull Racing announced that Isack Hadjar will remain as Max Verstappen's teammate for the 2027 Formula 1 season, maintaining an unchanged driver lineup. The confirmation came ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, where Hadjar returns to action after missing three races due to a wrist injury.
Hadjar stepped up to Red Bull at the start of 2026 following a successful rookie campaign with Racing Bulls in 2025. The 21-year-old Frenchman has impressed in his second Formula 1 season, currently sitting eighth in the championship despite missing races at Zandvoort, Monza and Madrid. His season highlights include securing his first Red Bull podium in Monaco and achieving seven consecutive top six finishes.
Team principal Laurent Mekies praised Hadjar's integration, noting the driver has been superb both on and off track since joining. Verstappen expressed strong support for his teammate's renewal, describing the decision as making perfect sense and emphasizing their strong working relationship. Hadjar expressed excitement about continuing with Red Bull Racing, acknowledging the privilege of driving alongside Verstappen and his commitment to constantly learning and improving.