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Red Bull Racing to Decide 2026 Driver Lineup Soon

10/30/2025

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Laurent Mekies, Red Bull Racing's team principal, stated that the 2026 driver lineup decision will occur before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Speculation surrounds Isack Hadjar potentially replacing Yuki Tsunoda, who has had a challenging season.
Aston Martin named Jak Crawford as their third driver, prompting further questions about Tsunoda's future.
Mekies acknowledged Tsunoda's recent improvements, indicating that the team is carefully evaluating all options before making a final decision.

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Laurent Mekies, Red Bull Racing's team principal, stated that the 2026 driver lineup decision will occur before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Speculation surrounds Isack Hadjar potentially replacing Yuki Tsunoda, who has had a challenging season.
Aston Martin named Jak Crawford as their third driver, prompting further questions about Tsunoda's future.
Mekies acknowledged Tsunoda's recent improvements, indicating that the team is carefully evaluating all options before making a final decision.