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Isack Hadjar extends Red Bull contract to 2027

News›Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026

Isack Hadjar extends Red Bull contract to 2027

RacingNews365+ 20 moreWed 23 Sep · 07:25 UTCupdated Fri 25 Sep · 08:59 UTCHave your say

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Red Bull Racing has confirmed that Isack Hadjar will remain with the team alongside Max Verstappen for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The announcement has been met with positive reactions from fans as Hadjar prepares to return from injury.

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Breaking: Red Bull confirm 2027 F1 driver line-upRed Bull has officially declared its driver line-up for the 2027 F1 season.

RacingNews365Wed 23 Sep · 07:25 UTCRead their report →

Red Bull retains Isack Hadjar alongside Max Verstappen for F1 2027Red Bull has confirmed it will field an unchanged Formula 1 driver line-up in 2027, with Isack Hadjar staying put alongside Max Verstappen. Hadjar stepped up in 2026 after a rookie season at sister team Racing Bulls, and has impressed with his speed in what has historically been a difficult second Red Bull seat. The Frenchman, who is making his return in Azerbaijan this weekend after ... Keep reading

Motorsport.comWed 23 Sep · 07:25 UTCRead →

Red Bull Confirms 2027 Driver Line-UpOracle Red Bull Racing has announced an extension to Isack Hadjar’s contract, completing its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula One season. Following a standout…f1chronicle.comWed 23 Sep · 07:25 UTCRead →

Hadjar to partner Verstappen at Red Bull for F1 2027Red Bull has confirmed it will field an unchanged Formula 1 driver line-up in 2027, with Isack Hadjar staying put alongside Max Verstappen. Hadjar stepped up in 2026 after a rookie season at sister team Racing Bulls, and has impressed with his speed in what has historically been a difficult second Red Bull seat. The Frenchman, who is making his return in Azerbaijan this weekend after ... Keep reading

AutosportWed 23 Sep · 07:27 UTCRead →

Isack Hadjar's future confirmed as Red Bull complete 2027 F1 line-up alongside Max VerstappenIsack Hadjar will continue to race alongside Max Verstappen in the 2027 F1 season, Red Bull have confirmed. After an impressive debut campaign at the ...

f1oversteer.comWed 23 Sep · 07:29 UTCRead →

Red Bull announce new deal with Hadjar for 2027Isack Hadjar will continue to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull for the 2027 season.

Formula1.comWed 23 Sep · 07:29 UTCRead →

Hadjar to remain at Red Bull for 2027Red Bull have confirmed Isack Hadjar will remain as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2027 Formula 1 season.

Sky Sports F1Wed 23 Sep · 07:29 UTCRead →

Red Bull extends Hadjar in main F1 teamRed Bull has officially retained Isack Hadjar as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2027 Formula 1 season

the-race.comWed 23 Sep · 07:30 UTCRead →

Red Bull completes F1 2027 driver line-upMax Verstappen won't have an eight new Red Bull teammate next season.

PlanetF1Wed 23 Sep · 07:31 UTCRead →

Red Bull confirms Hadjar will remain as Verstappen’s team mate in 2027 | Formula 1Red Bull has given a vote of confidence to Isack Hadjar, handing him a new contract to drive for the team again next year.

RaceFansWed 23 Sep · 07:35 UTCRead →

Red Bull confirms driver line up for 2027 F1 seasonRed Bull has confirmed its driver line-up for the 2027 F1 season.

CrashWed 23 Sep · 07:35 UTCRead →

Red Bull racing confirms Isack Hadjar for 2027 F1 seasonRed Bull Racing has confirmed it will continue with its current driver line-up heading into the 2027 Formula 1 season.

Motorsport WeekWed 23 Sep · 07:42 UTCRead →

Red Bull confirm Hadjar for 2027 alongside VerstappenRed Bull have confirmed that Isack Hadjar will remain with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season, with the Frenchman set to continue alongside Max Verstappen.

f1technical.netWed 23 Sep · 07:51 UTCRead →

Red Bull retain Hadjar for 2027 seasonFrenchman Isack Hadjar is to stay at Red Bull as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2027 season.

BBC SportWed 23 Sep · 07:55 UTCRead →

Hadjar rewarded as Red Bull confirms unchanged 2027 line-upRed Bull has ended any lingering uncertainty over its 2027 driver line-up, confirming that Isack Hadjar will remain...

F1iWed 23 Sep · 08:12 UTCRead →

Why Red Bull have committed to Hadjar for a second seasonLawrence Barretto breaks down Isack Hadjar's contract extension with Red Bull.

Formula1.comWed 23 Sep · 09:18 UTCRead →

Hadjar signs contract extension with Red BullRed Bull has confirmed Isack Hadjar will remain as one of its race drivers in 2027, completing the team's line-up alongside Max Verstappen.

espn.comWed 23 Sep · 09:25 UTCRead →

Red Bull keeps Hadjar alongside Verstappen for 2027Red Bull has extended Isack Hadjar's contract through 2027, settling its lead-team pairing while the Frenchman prepares to return from injury in Baku.grandprix.comWed 23 Sep · 09:46 UTCRead →

Red Bull announce Isack Hadjar contract extension and the F1 seats still open for 2027Red Bull have completed their F1 driver lineup for 2027 by announcing a contract extension for Isack Hadjar.

gpfans.comWed 23 Sep · 09:57 UTCRead →

Isack Hadjar offers surprise response to crucial Red Bull contract detailIsack Hadjar has suggested he does not concern himself with some of the key aspects of his Red Bull contract after re-signing for the 2027 F1 season.

RacingNews365Wed 23 Sep · 10:30 UTCRead →

F1 fans back Isack Hadjar after Red Bull contract extensionRed Bull's confirmation that Isack Hadjar will remain alongside four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen for the 2027 season has drawn approval from fans. The Milton Keynes outfit announced the contract extension with the French-Algerian driver on 23 September ahead of his return at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. While Hadjar missed three grand prix weekends due to sustaining a wrist injury ... Keep reading

Motorsport.comWed 23 Sep · 10:39 UTCRead →

Isack Hadjar issues unusual statement after Red Bull confirmed his new contract for 2027Isack Hadjar has returned from injury in Baku with a new contract in his pocket, after Red Bull confirmed the Frenchman will remain Max Verstappen’s ...

f1oversteer.comWed 23 Sep · 11:00 UTCRead →

Red Bull retains Hadjar alongside Verstappen for 2027Red Bull has confirmed Isack Hadjar will race for the team alongside Max Verstappen in 2027, extending his stay as he returns from injury at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Hadjar has missed the past three rounds with a wrist injury sustained during the summer break, but will be back in the...racer.comWed 23 Sep · 12:48 UTCRead →

Verstappen backs Hadjar's Red Bull contract renewal for 2027Max Verstappen believes "it made perfect sense" for Red Bull to retain Isack Hadjar for the 2027 season, adding that it is "good that we have that continuation".

Formula1.comWed 23 Sep · 15:07 UTCRead →

Red Bull announces driver decision for 2027Red Bull confirms Isack Hadjar for 2027 alongside Max Verstappen as team backs young Frenchman – Red Bull has confirmed that Isack Hadjar will remain alongside Max Verstappen for the 2027 Formula 1 season, extending the Frenchman’s contract after an impressive first campaign with the senior team. The announcement comes just days before Hadjar’s expected ... Read more

thejudge13.comWed 23 Sep · 18:36 UTCRead →

Hadjar admits he has not checked his new Red Bull contractHadjar confirms Red Bull stay for 2027 – Isack Hadjar will remain alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull for the 2027 Formula 1 season, but the Frenchman has admitted he has not even checked how long his new contract with the team runs. Speaking to the media ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Hadjar was ... Read more

thejudge13.comWed 23 Sep · 18:55 UTCRead →

Isack Hadjar Signs New Red Bull Deal to Stay Alongside Max Verstappen Through 2027Red Bull have extended Isack Hadjar’s contract, confirming he stays as Max Verstappen’s teammate for the 2027 Formula 1 season. Hadjar returns to action at…f1chronicle.comWed 23 Sep · 22:05 UTCRead →

Hadjar not sure length of new Red Bull dealSep.24 (GMM) Isack Hadjar says he does not even know how long his newly confirmed Red Bull contract runs, as he returns to racing in Baku with his injured wrist still not completely pain-free. The Frenchman appeared in the paddock wearing only a small wrist brace after missing the previous three races. “The last time…newsonf1.comThu 24 Sep · 06:48 UTCRead →

Red Bull confirms that Isack Hadjar is on a 'long-term' F1 contractRed Bull boss Laurent Mekies confirmed that Isack Hadjar does have a ‘long-term contract’ with the team despite confusion from his driver. On Wednesday it was announced that Hadjar has been retained by Red Bull for 2027, meaning he will start a second season as team-mate to four-time world champion Max Verstappen. It comes after Hadjar completed his rookie campaign at sister squad Racing ... Keep reading

Motorsport.comThu 24 Sep · 11:50 UTCRead →

Isack Hadjar Red Bull F1 contract length addressed after new deal confusionRed Bull has shared more details about Isack Hadjar's new F1 deal.

CrashThu 24 Sep · 12:16 UTCRead →

Mekies sets expectations for Hadjar’s second Red Bull seasonRed Bull team boss Laurent Mekies has set Isack Hadjar a clear target following confirmation that he will continue to race for the squad through 2027 – that being to “continue to progress” at his current rate on and off the track.

Formula1.comFri 25 Sep · 08:58 UTCRead →

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