Red Bull’s Hadjar Injured for Dutch GP Giving Lawson a Return to Race with Verstappen
Red Bull said the switch is temporary and thanked Lawson and Tsunoda for stepping in after Hadjar’s wrist injury.
- On Wednesday, Red Bull confirmed that Isack Hadjar will miss the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort due to a wrist injury sustained during the summer shutdown, with Liam Lawson replacing him in the RB22.
- Reports indicate Hadjar fractured his wrist while boxing in the gym during the summer break. Reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda will step into Lawson's seat at Racing Bulls to partner Arvid Lindblad for the weekend.
- This call-up mirrors Lawson's 2023 Formula One debut at Zandvoort, where he also replaced an injured driver. The 24-year-old currently sits ninth in the drivers' standings, positioning him as a credible audition candidate.
- Facing only one practice session before sprint qualifying, Lawson admitted the RB22 feels "very foreign" compared to his Racing Bulls machinery. He called the situation "unique," acknowledging both the challenge and the opportunity ahead.
- While Hadjar recovers, Red Bull prioritizes securing constructors' championship points this weekend. Although Lawson's 2027 grid position remains uncertain, this temporary stint offers a high-stakes platform to demonstrate his development since his difficult 2025 stint.
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No feeling of vindication for Lawson on Red Bull return
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, Aug 21 : Some drivers might feel vindicated after being promoted back to a team that dumped them after two races last year, but Liam Lawson said he was just focused on getting the best out of the Red Bull car at this week's Dutch Grand Prix. The New Zealander was dropped to Racing Bull
On Max Verstappen's side at Red Bull will drive in Zandvoort Liam Lawson. The 24-year-old New Zealander was promoted from second team to second team due to a wrist injury from Isack Hadjar to second teammate. At the Racing Bulls, former regular driver Yuki Tsunoda gives a comeback. At least the batteries of the drivers are charged. Four weeks of summer break lie behind the Formula 1. The farewell weekend of the king class from Zandvoort is immin…
Isack Hadjar was injured during the summer break, giving promotions to both Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda
Because Isack Hadjar is injured, Liam Lawson makes his comeback for Red Bull at the Formula 1 race in Zandvoort. Yuki Tsunoda takes over at the Racing Bulls.
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