Isack Hadjar is set to make his Formula 1 debut in 2025, joining Red Bull’s feeder team, RB, alongside Yuki Tsunoda.
The 20-year-old French rookie, born and raised in Paris to an Algerian family, secured his position after a standout performance as runner-up in this year’s Formula 2 championship.
Hadjar will replace Liam Lawson, who moves up to join Red Bull’s main team next to four-time world champion Max Verstappen, filling the seat left by Sergio Perez. “This is huge for myself, my family, and all the people who have believed in me from the beginning,” expressed Hadjar.
🚨 ISACK HADJAR PILOTERA EN FORMULE 1 LA SAISON PROCHAINE ! 🇫🇷🔥
Il vient d’être officialisé chez Racing Bulls ! Nous aurons donc 3 Français sur la grille en 2025 😍
Vice-champion de F2 cette année, le protégé Red Bull accède au sommet du sport automobile.
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Reflecting on his journey, Hadjar shared, “The path from karting through single-seaters to now entering Formula 1 has been the goal I’ve been striving for my entire life—it’s a dream come true.”
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Laurent Mekies, RB’s team principal, commented on the new addition, “We’re excited to welcome Isack next year, adding a fresh dynamic to the team alongside Yuki.”
“He possesses the talent and determination required for competing at the highest level, and we are confident he will quickly adapt and make a substantial impact,” Mekies added.