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Isack Hadjar’s bold adaptability: can he save Red Bull from F1’s looming crisis?

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Isack Hadjar’s bold adaptability: can he save Red Bull from F1’s looming crisis?

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 09: Isack Hadjar of France and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive in the garage during F1 Testing at Yas Marina Circuit on December 09, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images // SI202512090316 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull Racing Faces Pivotal Decision: Is Isack Hadjar the Key to Future Success?

As the dawn of a new era in Formula 1 approaches, Red Bull Racing stands at a critical crossroads, and the choice they make could determine their fate in the fiercely competitive landscape of 2026. With the unveiling of their revolutionary RB22 set for January 15th at a Ford event in Detroit, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will the Milton Keynes powerhouse play it safe, or will they entrust their future to the untested prowess of Isack Hadjar?

After dominating the early ground effects era in 2022, Red Bull has witnessed a gradual decline in their performance during the 2024 season, raising eyebrows across the paddock. Rumors swirl that the RB cars have been meticulously engineered to cater to the unique driving style of their star driver, Max Verstappen. This theory gained traction when Sergio Perez, Verstappen’s former teammate, openly acknowledged the challenges faced by other drivers within the team.

Verstappen’s exceptional skill has allowed him to thrive in a car with an extremely sensitive front end, a trait that has left many of his fellow drivers, including Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon, and Yuki Tsunoda, struggling to keep pace. The wake-up call came loud and clear when Red Bull failed to clinch the Constructors’ Championship for the second consecutive year in 2025, despite Verstappen securing his fourth consecutive Drivers’ title. McLaren’s unexpected rise to glory as Constructors’ Champions for the first time since 1998 sent shockwaves through the Red Bull camp.

Hopes of bouncing back were dashed when Verstappen narrowly lost the Drivers’ Championship to Lando Norris by a mere two points in a dramatic season finale in Abu Dhabi, with McLaren sealing a remarkable double.

As the team gears up for the next chapter, Red Bull faces a monumental decision: Should they adopt a more balanced approach to car development, catering to both drivers, or should they place their bets on the rising star, Isack Hadjar, to break the notorious “second seat curse”? The pressure is on for the team to redefine their strategy after consecutive years of underachievement.

All eyes are on Hadjar, the promising French-Algerian driver who had a breakout rookie season with the sister team Racing Bulls in 2025. His impressive debut, including a podium finish at Zandvoort, has ignited hope within the Red Bull camp that he possesses the adaptability to navigate the quirks of the RB22. Hadjar himself exudes confidence, stating, “I think I’m pretty decent at adapting, so I’m actually confident.”

The 21-year-old acknowledges that the upcoming RB22 will be a different beast compared to its predecessor. “We’re going to get the car we have. The team is going to build this car. I have to adapt to that car, and Max will have to do the same job,” he declared, emphasizing his readiness to contribute to the car’s evolution.

With the clock ticking down to the RB22’s reveal, the question remains: Can Isack Hadjar rise to the occasion and help propel Red Bull back to the summit of Formula 1? The pressure is palpable, and the answer could redefine the future of this storied racing team. The world will be watching closely as Red Bull Racing navigates this pivotal moment in their illustrious history.

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