Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Injured Isack Hadjar Misses Italian Grand Prix, Lawson Stays
Isack Hadjar hurt his wrist during the summer break.
He hoped to race in Italy, but he is not ready yet.
Red Bull says he is healing and has more movement in his wrist.
The team does not want to rush him back.
Liam Lawson will race beside Max Verstappen for Red Bull instead.
Yuki Tsunoda will drive for Racing Bulls.
Hadjar already missed the previous race in the Netherlands.
The team has not said whether Hadjar can return at the next race in Spain.
Isack Hadjar will miss the Italian Grand Prix because he has not fully recovered from a wrist injury.
Liam Lawson will remain Max Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull for the race in Monza.
Yuki Tsunoda will drive for Racing Bulls in Lawson’s usual seat for a second race.
Hadjar previously missed the Dutch Grand Prix while wearing a wrist brace.
Lawson finished seventh and Tsunoda 11th at the Dutch Grand Prix.
- Who
- Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson, Max Verstappen, and Yuki Tsunoda are the drivers involved.
- What
- Hadjar will miss the Italian Grand Prix, while Lawson stays with Red Bull and Tsunoda drives for Racing Bulls.
- When
- The decision was confirmed Wednesday, ahead of Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix.
- Where
- The race will take place in Monza, Italy.
- Why
- Hadjar is still recovering from a wrist injury, and Red Bull says it will avoid taking unnecessary risks with his return.
- Injured driver
- Isack Hadjar
- Injury
- Wrist injury sustained during the summer break
- Red Bull lineup
- Liam Lawson alongside Max Verstappen
- Racing Bulls lineup
- Yuki Tsunoda in Lawson’s usual seat
- Previous missed race
- Dutch Grand Prix
- Dutch Grand Prix results
- Lawson finished seventh; Tsunoda finished 11th
- Next-race status
- A return for the Spanish Grand Prix has not been confirmed