🔗 Share this article Red Bull Announces Substantial 2026 Driver Seats: Hadjar Steps Up, Youngster Arvid Lindblad Earns Grand Prix Debut. Isack Hadjar (left) made his debut at the season opener and is tenth in the standings. British teen Lindblad (right) holds sixth place in the Formula 2 standings. The Red Bull team has announced a new line-up for the 2026 Grand Prix year, moving up Frenchman Isack Hadjar to its main squad and giving British teenager Arvid Lindblad his debut Formula 1 seat. Lindblad, who is of Swedish and Indian heritage, will be team-mate to New Zealander Liam Lawson at the sister squad Racing Bulls. This driver musical chairs means Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda losing his seat post a half-decade in F1. Who is Arvid Lindblad? The British teen drove first practice for the British and Mexico City Grands Prix this year. The youngster was marked out as a potential future star by Red Bull since he was 12 years old. Discussing the team's young driver programme, a senior Red Bull figure noted last year that Lindblad "looks really promising", highlighting his "natural quickness". The team has been working since last year to prepare Lindblad for his potential Grand Prix bow in 2026, featuring runs in Grand Prix practice at the British and Mexican races. Lindblad stated it was a "proud moment", adding: "2026 will be a big challenge, and I know there's a lot to learn, but I'm ready to work closely with the team and step up. I am incredibly excited to get started." Lindblad has taken two races in F2 this year and is sixth in the championship ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Hadjar's Big Break The French driver celebrates his first podium in F1, secured at the Dutch Grand Prix this season. Hadjar's F1 career started in difficult fashion when he crashed during the warm-up lap of the first Australian Grand Prix. But, from that point, he has emerged as one of the stand-out rookies this season. He featured an outstanding top-three result at the Dutch Grand Prix, and he lies 10th in the drivers' standings. The team principal commented: "Isack has shown impressive growth and demonstrated to be a quick learner. Most importantly, he has the raw speed that is the number one requirement in this sport. We believe he can excel next to Max." The promoted driver called it "an incredible opportunity" and said he felt "prepared". Tsunoda's Exit To partner Lindblad at the junior team, Red Bull have opted for Lawson instead of Tsunoda. The New Zealander began the season with the senior squad but was demoted after just two races. However, he has settled back in at the junior outfit with notable results, persuading Red Bull he merits more time. The Japanese driver, in contrast, loses his place after a disappointing season. His highest finish is a P6, and he has scored a minor percentage of the team's constructors' championship. The driver market moves mean that there is also no spot on the Red Bull programme for Irish driver Alex Dunne, who will remain in F2 next season.