Red Bull to decide 2026 F1 lineup after Mexico Grand Prix

Red Bull will decide its 2026 Formula 1 driver lineup after the Mexican Grand Prix, the team's motorsport adviser Helmut Marko said, setting a two-race deadline for Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar to press their cases for a seat alongside Max Verstappen. Verstappen is the only confirmed driver for next season, leaving Red Bull Racing and its sister team with multiple vacancies to resolve before the new regulations arrive.

Marko said the team would "make our decision after Mexico," signalling that performances in Austin and Mexico City will be treated as a final audition. He singled out Hadjar for praise, saying the French driver "has established himself and is currently enjoying his situation. He has achieved incredible things." Hadjar earned a headline podium at Zandvoort this year and has emerged as a leading candidate for promotion to Red Bull's senior squad.

Tsunoda and Lawson remain in contention but face pressure to deliver immediate results. Team officials and people close to the programme have described Tsunoda's season as mixed: recent upgrades have improved his race pace, but qualifying form and consistency have not matched the benchmark the team seeks....