Isack Hadjar is hopeful he can return for the next Formula 1 race after a wrist injury forced him to miss this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix. Hadjar suffered the injury while boxing in training during the summer break earlier this month and will be replaced by Liam Lawson, who becomes the first driver to race again for Red Bull having previously been dropped by the team.

Yuki Tsunoda will take over Lawson's seat at Racing Bulls alongside full‑time driver Arvid Lindblad. Lawson was dropped from Red Bull after two disappointing races last year but did enough over the remainder of the 2025 season at Racing Bulls to retain his seat for this year. The 24‑year‑old has been one of the stars in the midfield this season with eight points finishes and sits ninth in the Drivers' Championship.

Hadjar is at the track this weekend at Zandvoort to support Lawson and is hopeful of a return at the Italian Grand Prix, which takes place on September 4‑6. Sky Sports News understands Hadjar suffered a small crack in a bone in his wrist late last week in a routine workout before discussions with Red Bull medical staff led to the decision to miss the Sprint weekend at Zandvoort to allow more time for recovery before the next race at Monza. Tsunoda revealed he was on holiday in Greece before getting a call on Tuesday to get ready to drive for Racing Bulls, saying he is super excited and physically ready. Lawson said he feels much more comfortable racing now compared to 18 months ago and aims to speed up the learning process during the Sprint weekend.