Visa Cash App Racing Bulls (VCARB) have officially announced that Isack Hadjar will join Yuki Tsunoda for the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship. This marks another significant step in the Red Bull Junior Programme’s legacy as another rising star secures one of the most coveted seats in motorsport.
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A New Chapter for VCARB
Following New Zealand driver Liam Lawson’s promotion to Oracle Red Bull Racing alongside Max Verstappen for the 2025 season—replacing Checo Pérez—Visa Cash App Racing Bulls moved swiftly to fill the vacancy. Enter Isack Hadjar, a highly regarded Red Bull Junior Programme talent.
The Red Bull Junior Programme Legacy
Hadjar becomes the 18th driver to graduate from the Red Bull Junior Programme to Formula One. This elite development initiative, launched in 2006, has previously nurtured legends such as Max Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel, and Daniel Ricciardo. Hadjar’s promotion continues this storied tradition.
From Karting Prodigy to F1 Contender
The 20-year-old French-Algerian driver began his motorsport journey in karting before making waves in French F4. He quickly progressed, finishing fourth overall in the 2022 FIA Formula 3 Championship. After an encouraging debut season in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, Hadjar joined the prestigious Campos Racing team, where he cemented his reputation as a rising star. He clinched second place in the overall standings with four race wins and eight podium finishes this season.
A Rapid Climb to Success
Hadjar’s meteoric rise has included memorable victories at iconic circuits such as Imola, Spa-Francorchamps, and Silverstone. His performances as a test and reserve driver for Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls have prepared him well for the demands of Formula One. Now, he takes the next step in his career alongside seasoned teammate Yuki Tsunoda, who enters his fifth season with the team.
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – DECEMBER 06: Isack Hadjar of France and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive in the garage during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 06, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool
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