Verstappen hopes Hadjar can eventually take over his Red Bull role
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Verstappen hopes Hadjar can eventually take his role at Red Bull, but said he was expressing a hope, not announcing a succession.
Max Verstappen hopes Isack Hadjar can eventually take over his role at Red Bull, but presented it as a personal hope rather than an announced handover.
In an interview with Canal+, Verstappen was asked whether the 22-year-old could take his place in the team. He said he would not race forever and hoped Hadjar could stay with Red Bull longer.
Hadjar joined Red Bull alongside Verstappen at the start of 2026 after impressing in his rookie season with sister team Racing Bulls. Verstappen said Hadjar had been part of Red Bull’s programme for some time and, before racing in Formula 1, had attended some races to listen in and follow the team.
Verstappen called Hadjar a great team-mate and said the young driver was only getting started.
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