Max Verstappen backs Isack Hadjar to take over Red Bull F1 role
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has backed Isack Hadjar to eventually succeed him at Red Bull. Hadjar joined Red Bull alongside Verstappen at the start of 2026 after impressing in his rookie season with sister outfit Racing Bulls. While the Milton Keynes outfit has struggled for some time to find a team-mate for the Dutchman who could extract the same level of performance from the ...…
Max Verstappen, four-time Formula 1 champion, has expressed his belief that Isack Hadjar will eventually take over the driver role at Red Bull Racing. Verstappen made the statement during an interview with Canal+, discussing his 22-year-old teammate. Hadjar, who joined Red Bull alongside Verstappen at the beginning of the 2026 season, has already made an impression with his rookie performance.
Despite missing three race weekends due to a wrist injury, Hadjar has consistently shown promise. Verstappen acknowledged that he is gradually becoming older in comparison to his younger teammate, but emphasized that it is a normal progression within the team. He highlighted that Red Bull has always sought to bring in new talent to replace him eventually.
Verstappen expressed his hope that Hadjar will continue to be a part of the team for a longer period.
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