Your Wednesday dose of F1 news has landed, as we begin to look ahead to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend.

There is plenty to get through, so let’s get straight into the day’s big headlines.

Hadjar: ‘It’s written’ about Red Bull but no decision yet

Isack Hadjar has spoken about the prospect of partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull next year, but PlanetF1.com understands no decision has been made just yet over the team’s 2026 line-up.

“It scares me, but it’s also incredibly exciting!” Hadjar said of the prospect of being partnered with Verstappen to French broadcaster Canal+.

“Seeing myself team up with Max? Of course! And what a line-up!”

Read more: Why a Max Verstappen partnership ‘scares’ Isack Hadjar

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