🔗 Share this article Red Bull Reveals Substantial 2026 Driver Roster: Hadjar Elevated, 18-Year-Old Arvid Lindblad Secures Grand Prix Debut. Isack Hadjar (left) started his career at the season opener currently sitting 10th in the standings. British teen Lindblad (right) holds sixth place in the Formula 2 championship. The Austrian squad has announced a major reshuffle for the 2026 Grand Prix year, promoting Frenchman Isack Hadjar to its main squad and awarding British teenager Arvid Lindblad his first Formula 1 seat. Lindblad, who has a Swedish father and a mother of Indian descent, will be team-mate to New Zealander Liam Lawson at the second team VCARB. This reshuffling means Japan's Yuki Tsunoda losing his seat post a half-decade in F1. A Star in the Making The British teen drove first practice for the Silverstone and Mexican Grands Prix this year. Lindblad has been marked out as a prodigy by Red Bull from the age of 12 years old. Discussing the team's junior academy, a key advisor noted last year that Lindblad "seems extremely gifted", highlighting his "raw pace". The team has had a plan for some time to prepare Lindblad for his potential F1 debut in 2026, including appearances in F1 practice sessions at Silverstone and Mexico City. The rookie said it was a "huge honour", adding: "Next season represents a huge step, and I know there's plenty to absorb, but I'm prepared to collaborate with the team and rise to it. I can't wait to get started." He has won a couple of victories in F2 so far this season and is sixth in the championship heading into the final round in Abu Dhabi. Hadjar's Big Break The French driver celebrates his first podium in F1, achieved at the Dutch Grand Prix this season. The Frenchman's debut season began on a low note when he crashed on the formation lap of the first Australian Grand Prix. But, from that point, he has been one of the most impressive newcomers of the year. His performances featured an remarkable podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix, and he lies in tenth place in the drivers' standings. The team principal said: "Isack has shown impressive growth and demonstrated to be a fast adapter. Most importantly, he has the raw speed that is the primary necessity in this sport. We believe he can thrive next to Max." Hadjar described it "an awesome move" and said he felt "prepared". Lawson Retains His Seat For the seat at the junior team, Red Bull have opted for Lawson over Tsunoda. The New Zealander began the season with the main team but was moved back after just two races. However, he has settled back in at the junior outfit with some strong performances, persuading Red Bull he deserves another season. The Japanese driver, in contrast, loses his place after a difficult season. His highest finish is a sixth place, and he has scored a small fraction of the team's constructors' championship. The driver market moves confirm that there remains no place on the Red Bull programme for Ireland's Alex Dunne, who will continue in F2 for 2026.