Isack Hadjar will drive for Racing Bulls in the 2025 Formula 1 season, confirmed on Friday. He joins Yuki Tsunoda at the team.
What happened?
Hadjar was initially expected to race in Japan's Super Formula series in 2025.
But Sergio Perez's slump at Red Bull and Liam Lawson's promotion opened a vacancy at Racing Bulls.
Why it matters for Isack Hadjar
Hadjar finished runner-up in Formula 2 this year, with four victories.
He has shown remarkable growth in the junior single-seater ranks.
What comes next?
Hadjar will partner with Yuki Tsunoda at Racing Bulls in 2025.
He looks forward to working with and learning from Tsunoda, who has experience in Formula 1.
Racing Bulls Team Principal Laurent Mekies said: “We’re excited to have Isack with us next year, bringing a new and fresh dynamic to the team alongside Yuki in 2025.”
Hadjar's journey to Formula 1 began in 2021, when he picked up Red Bull backing.
He placed fourth in Formula 3 in his first full year, taking three wins.
In 2023, Hadjar had a so-so first year in Formula 2, taking a solitary podium.
He stepped up a notch in 2024, contending for the title before missing out to Sauber-bound Gabriel Bortoleto.
Hadjar scored four victories in 2024, more than any other driver.
He also took part in two practice sessions for Racing Bulls and Red Bull in late 2023.
And he became the reserve driver for both teams when Liam Lawson stepped up to a Racing Bulls seat.
Formula 1 has waved goodbye to experienced drivers like Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, Daniel Ricciardo, and Kevin Magnussen in 2024.
Hadjar joins a new generation of drivers, including Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto.
He is ready to work hard and do his best for the team.
“I’m very excited to step into my new role at Racing Bulls,” Hadjar said.
He feels like he's 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 Hadjar is ready for the challenge.
He will learn from his experiences and improve with each race.
The 2025 Formula 1 season promises to be exciting, with new drivers and new teams.
And Isack Hadjar is ready to make his mark on the sport.
He has the talent and drive necessary to compete at the highest level.
Racing Bulls has every confidence that Hadjar will adapt quickly and make a significant impact.
The team is excited to have him on board.
Hadjar's promotion to Formula 1 is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
He has come a long way since his early days in Formula 3.
And he is now ready to take on the best drivers in the world.
The future looks bright for Isack Hadjar and Racing Bulls.
They will work together to achieve great things in the 2025 Formula 1 season.