Red Bull Racing has put its 2027 driver line‑up in stone, confirming that French rookie Isack Hadjar will remain alongside reigning champion Max Verstappen. The announcement was first reported by Sky Sports and later echoed by Motorsport.com and Grand Prix 247, all citing an official Red Bull press release.
Hadjar, who made his Formula 1 debut with the team in 2024, impressed with a handful of points‑scoring finishes and a podium at the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. His rapid adaptation to the RB‑19 chassis and ability to extract performance in mixed‑weather conditions earned him praise from the team’s technical director, who described him as “a driver with the right blend of speed, maturity and hunger for growth.” The decision to keep the pairing unchanged signals Red Bull’s confidence that the duo can continue to dominate the sport while giving Hadjar the continuity needed to develop into a genuine title contender.
Red Bull’s management also hinted that the stability will benefit the team’s long‑term development programme. With the 2027 technical regulations still under discussion, retaining a driver who already knows the team’s engineering philosophy allows the crew to focus on car evolution rather than onboarding a new teammate. For Verstappen, the move removes any speculation about a potential swap with a rival team, letting him concentrate fully on defending his championship crown.
For Indian fans: The 2027 season will kick off in March with the Bahrain Grand Prix, and all races will be streamed live on FanCode in India. Red Bull’s decision means Indian viewers can continue to follow the familiar Verstappen‑Hadjar partnership throughout the year. Indian race‑watchers should note that the Bahrain opener will start at 04:30 IST, while the Indian Grand Prix, set to return to the calendar in 2027, will be a prime‑time spectacle at 19:00 IST. Fans can also expect exclusive behind‑the‑scenes content from Red Bull on their official YouTube and Instagram channels, often tailored for the Indian audience.
While the driver line‑up remains unchanged, the 2027 season could bring new aerodynamic packages and power‑unit updates as the FIA finalises the next set of technical rules. Analysts suggest that Hadjar’s continued presence will give Red Bull a stable feedback loop, potentially accelerating the integration of those changes. As the sport heads toward a new regulatory era, the Verstappen‑Hadjar duo will be the partnership to watch for both championship battles and the evolution of the car.
Source: Sky Sports
