Isack Hadjar out of Spanish Grand Prix as Liam Lawson returns for Red Bull
Isack Hadjar will miss the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid due to an unhealed wrist fracture, with Liam Lawson stepping in as Max Verstappen's teammate.
A hairline fracture in Isack Hadjar's wrist, incurred in a routine boxing session over the summer break, has ruled him out of the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit. This marks his third consecutive race miss after the Dutch and Italian Grands Prix. Red Bull Racing announced that Liam Lawson will replace Hadjar, giving him a third straight appearance alongside Max Verstappen.
Lawson qualified just one tenth behind Verstappen at Zandvoort and finished seventh in the Dutch race, hoping to build on that performance. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda remains with Racing Bulls, having scored points in Monza and staying close to teammate Arvid Lindblad. The team expressed optimism about Hadjar's recovery and expects his return soon.
Why it matters
The driver swap changes Red Bull's lineup for a key race, influencing team strategy and championship points.
How this story developed
- Sep 6 Charles Leclerc crashes at 160 mph on Monza, race halted
- Sep 6 Kimi Antonelli surged past teammate George Russell in the final laps to win the Italian Grand Prix after starting 19th.
- Sep 6 The race was red‑flagged following Leclerc’s crash.
- Sep 7 Hamilton admits his title hopes have faded after the Monza defeat.
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