Isack Hadjar steps up to Formula 1 with RB in 2025

RB have confirmed that Isack Hadjar will drive for the team next season in Formula 1.

It comes after the Frenchman was in contention for the 2024 Formula 2 Drivers’ Championship, eventually finishing second to Gabriel Bortoleto. He secured four race victories across the campaign, a further four podiums and a pole position.

After Liam Lawson's mid-season call-up to the team in 2024, Hadjar served as RB Reserve Driver for the final third of the Formula 1 campaign.

Speaking about his confirmation as a Formula 1 driver, Hadjar said he was hugely grateful to the team for giving him the opportunity to race for them.

“I’m very excited to step into my new role at VCARB,” said Hadjar. “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 1 is the moment I’ve 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 programme like myself and we’ve shared a similar path to F1. He’s very experienced and will be good to learn from.”

RB Team Principal 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 1 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.”