Red Bull Racing has officially extended the contract of its rising driver‑development talent, Isack Hadjar, through the 2027 Formula 1 season, and the team has also confirmed that Max Verstappen will remain the brand’s marquee driver for the same period. The announcements, made by the team’s management and reported by Motorsport.com’s Grande Prêmio and Yahoo Sports, mark a clear signal of Red Bull’s long‑term strategy to build a stable driver pipeline and to keep Verstappen at the centre of its racing ambitions.
Hadjar, who joined Red Bull’s junior programme in 2021, has shown steady progress in the lower formulas, scoring points in the FIA Formula 3 Championship and earning a reputation for consistency and technical feedback. The new contract, which extends his stay with the Red Bull Academy until 2027, will give the driver the chance to further hone his skills in the FIA Formula 2 Championship and potentially secure a seat in the senior team in the coming years. Red Bull’s decision to lock him in for another three seasons underscores the team’s confidence in his development trajectory.
Meanwhile, Verstappen’s partnership extension confirms that the 2024 World Champion will continue to race for Red Bull through 2027. The driver’s contract, which was initially set to run through 2025, has now been extended to align with the team’s long‑term plans. This move comes as Red Bull prepares for a new era of competition, with a focus on maintaining its dominant position while nurturing the next generation of talent.
For Indian fans, the 2027 season will be available on FanCode, the official streaming partner for Formula 1 in India. The partnership with Red Bull is expected to bring exciting races and high‑profile drivers to the Indian audience, with live coverage, commentary in Hindi and English, and exclusive behind‑the‑scenes content. The new contracts mean that fans can look forward to seeing both Verstappen and Hadjar in action for several more seasons, providing continuity and fresh narratives for the Indian F1 community.
Source: Motorsport.com, Yahoo Sports
