What happened: Isack Hadjar moved aside to let Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen through into second place during the São Paulo Grand Prix. Hadjar remained directly behind Verstappen and asked on team radio whether the team would swap positions back if Verstappen failed to catch leader Lando Norris. Red Bull pit wall offered no immediate answer during the exchange.

Why it matters: The order protected Verstappen's points haul after starting from the back of the grid due to an engine penalty. The intra-team dynamic comes after Red Bull acknowledged Verstappen and Hadjar faced persistent car issues in 2026. Verstappen ultimately held second place over Hadjar as Norris claimed victory at Interlagos.

What to watch: Red Bull heads into the final stretch of the season managing driver debriefs and team-order protocols after securing a double podium in Brazil.