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Isack Hadjar reveals wrist fracture still painful ahead of Red Bull return
The 21-year-old French driver says the fracture is still healing and will keep him in pain for a while after missing three races.
- Isack Hadjar returns to the RB22 for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on Thursday, having been declared fit to compete following simulator testing and medical clearance.
- Following a wrist fracture sustained while hitting a punchbag during training, the Frenchman missed the Dutch, Italian, and Spanish Grands Prix over the summer break.
- Wearing a wrist guard during Wednesday's FIA driver press conference, Hadjar admitted the injury remains painful but insisted simulator tests confirmed his wrist is "good enough to drive."
- Hadjar confirmed it was "true" he sought advice from Marc Marquez, the MotoGP champion, who reportedly told him "Not to race!" regarding the injury.
- Red Bull bolstered Hadjar's comeback by confirming he will remain with the team through the 2027 Formula season, set to race alongside Max Verstappen in an unchanged line-up.
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Formula 1 Update: Hadjar Unsure on New Red Bull Contract Length
(GMM) Isack Hadjar (pictured) says he does not even know how long his newly confirmed Red Bull contract runs, as he returns to racing in Baku with his injured wrist still not completely pain-free. The Frenchman appeared in the paddock wearing only a small wrist brace after missing the previous three races. “The last time I touched the steering wheel was in Budapest, so it’s been a very long time, it feels,” he said. “It’s definitely a challengin…
Red Bull's Isack Hadjar, who has been out of the F1 World Championship for three races due to a wrist injury, returned to the track on Thursday in free practice in Baku. The Frenchman only logged eight laps in the first practice session.
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