Hadjar’s Pace‑Setting Prowess Secures Verstappen a Second‑Place Finish in Baku
Isack Hadjar’s speed helped Max Verstappen finish second in the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Isack Hadjar’s speed helped Max Verstappen finish second in the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Red Bull highlighted Hadjar’s flawless tyre‑warming routine as the key factor behind his impressive comeback at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Alex Albon spun into the barriers on Turn 5 of the Baku street circuit, bringing out the safety car and reshuffling the race order.

Max Verstappen criticised Red Bull’s strategy in Azerbaijan, calling the race their strongest chance to win and lamenting a costly mistake that cost them pole position.

Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez will start from the back of the grid at Baku after receiving a three‑place penalty for impeding another driver during qualifying.

Italian rookie Lando Antonelli aims to keep his championship hopes alive in Baku, following the disappointment of his teammate’s title bid.

Red Bull Racing has confirmed that driver‑developer Isack Hadjar will remain in the team for the 2025 season.

Red Bull confirms French rookie Isack Hadjar will return to the grid in Baku after missing three rounds with a wrist injury.

French rookie Isack Hadjar is cleared to race with Red Bull at Baku after recovering from a wrist injury, marking his first F1 outing since the Saudi Arabian round.

From Red Bull’s galaxy‑themed livery in Monaco to George Lucas on the podium, F1’s Star Wars moments are a fan‑favorite saga.

Team principal Laurent Mekies says Red Bull will stick to a careful recovery plan for rookie Isack Hadjar, prioritising health over a quick comeback.

Honda reshuffles its power unit team ahead of the 2025 season, appointing new leaders to drive future performance.

Max Verstappen vows to stay sharp and aim for victory after starting third on the Spanish grid.

Max Verstappen admits Red Bull are still fine‑tuning their package at the challenging Madring circuit as the team prepares for the Spanish Grand Prix.

Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar will miss the Madrid race as he recovers from a fractured wrist, allowing Liam Lawson to retain his seat for the weekend.

Red Bull Racing confirms Liam Lawson will continue as a race driver for the Italian Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar is ruled out due to injury.

Red Bull Racing confirms Liam Lawson will race at Monza after reserve driver Isack Hadjar suffers a wrist injury, denying the Frenchman a potential debut.

Long-serving Aston Martin engineer Tom McCullough joins Red Bull Racing in a senior leadership role starting next season, marking a significant shift in personnel for the defending champions.

Red Bull have confirmed the signing of Tom McCullough from Aston Martin as their new Head of Racing, a key strategic hire aimed at bolstering their competitive edge ahead of next season.

Max Verstappen expresses disappointment after a tough weekend, setting the tone for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen has signed a long-term contract extension with Oracle Red Bull Racing, keeping the reigning Formula 1 champion with the team through the 2030 season.

Max Verstappen has ended speculation about his Formula 1 future by signing a new, long-term contract with Red Bull Racing that will keep him with the team until the end of the 2030 season.

Verstappen's fan-favourite helmet design makes a comeback

Max Verstappen expresses surprise as Red Bull narrows the performance gap to Mercedes ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.

The reigning champions have formally requested a review from the FIA following the latest power unit performance assessment.