Red Bull confirms Isack Hadjar to stay as Verstappen’s F1 teammate in 2027
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Red Bull has confirmed that Isack Hadjar will remain as Max Verstappen's F1 teammate for the 2027 season. The team extended Hadjar's contract after the recent Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where he returned from a wrist injury that forced him to miss three races. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies praised Hadjar's resilience, stating that the extension is a testament to their belief in him.
Despite his absence, Hadjar is currently eighth in the standings, consistently placing in the top six in his last seven races. Mekies described Hadjar as "superb on and off track" since joining Red Bull's sister team Racing Bulls after a strong rookie season in 2025. This makes Verstappen and Hadjar the first teammates to have the same partner for two consecutive seasons since Sergio Perez left Red Bull at the end of 2024.
Hadjar expressed his dedication to the team, crediting the support of Laurent and the Red Bull headquarters in Milton Keynes for his success.
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