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Red Bull announce driver change for F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Red Bull have announced a driver change for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix with Isack Hadjar making his return from injury in Baku.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 9:57 AM
Red Bull announce driver change for F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Key Things to Know
  • Isack Hadjar returns to Red Bull for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after recovering from a wrist injury.
  • Liam Lawson moves back to Racing Bulls alongside Arvid Lindblad, leaving Yuki Tsunoda out of a seat.
  • Hadjar currently sits eighth in the Drivers' standings with 71 points in his debut Red Bull season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Red Bull has announced that Isack Hadjar will return to race alongside Max Verstappen at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. The 21-year-old French driver has recovered from a wrist injury sustained during training, which sidelined him since the Dutch Grand Prix in August.

Hadjar's return prompts changes across the organization, with Liam Lawson moving back to Racing Bulls to partner Arvid Lindblad, while Yuki Tsunoda misses out. Additionally, track action begins earlier than usual, with practice on Thursday and the grand prix on Saturday to avoid clashing with Azerbaijan's Remembrance Day.

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