Hadjar to partner Tsunoda at Racing Bulls in 2025

Formula One’s Faenza-based outfit, the Racing Bulls have now announced that Isack Hadjar will join Yuki Tsunoda for the 2025 F1 seasin, as the team sees another Red Bull Junior Driver step up to into one of the most sought-after seats in motorsport.

Red Bull confirmed earlier this week that Sergio Perez would leave the team, and his place will be taken on by RB driver Liam Lawson.

The energy drink company-owned team has now announced that Isack Hadjar will fill the vacany left by Lawson at the Racing Bulls. The 20-year-old driver has been driving for the Campos Racing team in F2.

Hadjar became AlphaTauri and Red Bull Racing’s reserve driver after Liam Lawson filled in for the injured Daniel Ricciardo at last year’s Dutch Grand Prix.

The French driver will be following the footsteps of Max Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo as he becomes the 19th driver to be promoted to Formula One from the Red Bull Junior Program, which started back in 2001.

Reflecting on the announcement, Hadjar noted: “I’m very excited to step into my new role at VCARB, this is huge for myself, my family and all the people who have believed in me from the beginning.

“The journey from karting through the ranks in single-seaters, to now being in Formula One is the moment I’ve been working towards my whole life, it is the dream. I feel like I’m stepping into a whole new universe, driving a much faster car and racing with the best drivers in the world. It’ll be a huge learning curve, but I’m ready to work hard and do the best I can for the team.

“I look forward to working with and learning from Yuki, I’ve always looked up to him, he went through the Red Bull Junior Program, like myself, and we’ve shared a similar path to F1. He’s very experienced and will be good to learn from.”

Speaking of the updated driver line-up, Racing Bulls team boss Laurent Mekies added: “We’re excited to have Isack with us next year, bringing a new and fresh dynamic to the team alongside Yuki in 2025. His journey to Formula One has been nothing short of outstanding, he has shown remarkable growth, with a series of impressive results in the junior single-seater ranks.

“He has the talent and drive necessary to compete at the highest level, and we have every confidence that he will adapt quickly and make a significant impact. I believe Isack and Yuki will make a great team. Yuki brings invaluable experience to the team, he’s shown incredible resilience and maturity, which will be crucial for the team as we strive to hit all our aims and objectives in 2025.”

Peter Bayer, CEO of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls said: “Firstly, we must congratulate Liam for his step up to Oracle Red Bull Racing. As a sister team and as an incubator for Formula One talent, our strategic objective is to foster and nurture our drivers in preparation for this next step.

“With this move and by bringing Isack into VCARB, it’s a testament to our longstanding commitment to develop the best young drivers in motorsport, as well as proof of concept of the Red Bull Junior Program. Having a younger driver supports our mission to speak to a younger audience, so we look forward to bringing new and existing fans on the journey with us.”