Red Bull are weeks away from officially confirming the identity of Max Verstappen's 2026 Formula 1 team-mate. But it is understood rookie Isack Hadjar is set to become the latest to go up against the formidable four-time champion. The Frenchman, 21, has been one of the surprises of the season, overcoming a crash before the first race in Melbourne even began to become the stand-out in a field of promising rookies. The highlight was a brilliant podium on merit at Zandvoort at the end of August.