{
  "id": 9354749,
  "title": "Hadjar extends Red Bull contract for 2027 F1 season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/hadjar-extends-red-bull-contract-for-2027-f1-season",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T14:36:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/09/1539597/hadjar-extends-red-bull-contract-2027-f1-season"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an announcement made on Wednesday, French driver Isack Hadjar has agreed to extend his contract with Red Bull for the 2027 Formula One season. The 21-year-old had impressed during his debut season at the team after being promoted from the Racing Bulls junior team following a strong rookie campaign in 2025. Despite missing the last three races due to a wrist injury, Hadjar remains eighth in the drivers' standings with 71 points. He had a notable run of seven consecutive top-six finishes, including a podium at Monaco, before being sidelined. Hadjar confirmed he will return to action at the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The driver expressed excitement about returning to the wheel, having last driven in Budapest. Hadjar declined to reveal the length of his new Red Bull deal, allowing the team to handle the details. Team principal Laurent Mekies praised Hadjar's performances both on and off the track, emphasizing the team's confidence in him. The extension of Hadjar's contract comes as other drivers, like Sergio Perez and Liam Lawson, faced uncertain futures after failing to match Red Bull's star driver Max Verstappen.",
  "summary": "PARIS: Frenchman Isack Hadjar will continue to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull for the 2027 Formula One season, the team announced on Wednesday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}