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Red Bull Abandons Iconic Horner Tradition as Marko Confirms Driver Promotion
Red Bull's iconic 'Welcome to Red Bull Racing' tradition for new F1 drivers has ended with Christian Horner's departure. Isack Hadjar, promoted for 2026, learned of his move via Helmut Marko, signaling a shift in the team's driver onboarding process. This comes as Red Bull prepares for its own engine production and a new era.
Christian Horner's long-standing tradition of welcoming new Red Bull F1 driver signings with the iconic phrase, “Welcome to Red Bull Racing,” has come to an end following his departure from the team. New Red Bull F1 2026 driver Isack Hadjar revealed he learned of his promotion to the senior team through “a talk” with Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko, not the customary