Hadjar suggests that Red Bull will announce their lineup on Tuesday.

      "I'm not saying anything, but you shouldn't expect to see me smiling!"

      Red Bull is set to unveil its much-anticipated 2026 driver lineup on Tuesday, as confirmed by team principal Laurent Mekies. "What I can share is that we will adhere to our plan and reveal the Red Bull driver lineup on Tuesday," he stated following the Qatar GP on Sunday. "We believe this announcement will not distract the team from performing at its best this weekend."

      The timing is significant, with Max Verstappen currently in the hunt for the world championship, and Yuki Tsunoda potentially serving as support on Sunday. However, all indications suggest that Tsunoda will be replaced, as Isack Hadjar couldn't conceal his reaction when asked about the upcoming announcement. "Let's wait and see, I'm not making any statements - but don’t expect to see me smiling!" the 21-year-old said with a grin. "At least you won’t bother me afterwards. There will be fewer questions – or maybe even more, I’m not sure."

      The expected outcome is becoming common knowledge in the paddock – Hadjar is likely to be Verstappen's new teammate, Arvid Lindblad will move up at Racing Bulls, Liam Lawson will remain, and Tsunoda is set to be out. One possibility is that Honda pressure could keep him within the Red Bull framework for 2026, as the team relies on Honda-powered vehicles for its growing TPC testing program. Lindblad will take over Tsunoda's car in Friday practice in Abu Dhabi. During the Qatar weekend, Tsunoda seemed subdued, while Hadjar appeared increasingly at ease - but Tsunoda asserts that he has been narrowing the gap to Verstappen on the track. "I think it's very close between him and me," Tsunoda commented. "I will just continue doing what I do. I'm taking another step in Abu Dhabi, and I hope to assist Max as much as I can."