Formula 1 · Est. 2006 · Home Base: Racing Bulls Factory
Updated March 16, 2026
Racing Bulls continues to serve as Red Bull's driver development pipeline, tasked with identifying the next Verstappen or Vettel. The team's 2026 lineup reflects that philosophy, with young drivers given the chance to prove themselves under pressure. Whether any of them can earn a promotion to the senior team remains the central question.
Yuki Tsunoda has spent several seasons at the junior Red Bull team and is running out of time to earn a call-up to the senior squad. The Japanese driver has shown improved consistency and maturity, but with Red Bull seemingly content with their current lineup, Tsunoda may need to look elsewhere for a top-tier opportunity. A strong 2026 campaign could change the equation.
Racing Bulls has been a perennial midfield runner, occasionally punching above its weight but never sustaining a challenge near the front. The 2026 regulation reset, combined with access to Red Bull's power unit technology, gives the Faenza-based team a genuine opportunity to leapfrog rivals who outspent them under the old rules.
Isack Hadjar graduates to F1 after an impressive Formula 2 campaign, joining Racing Bulls with high expectations from the Red Bull driver program. The Franco-Algerian driver is quick, intelligent, and already well-versed in Red Bull's demanding culture. His rookie season will be closely watched as the next potential piece in Red Bull's long-term driver puzzle.