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Isack Hadjar reflects on tricky month as he gears up for Formula 1 return in Baku

Hadjar sat out three races, the Dutch, Italian, and Spanish Grand Prix, due to the injury he suffered over the Formula 1 summer break as Liam Lawson took over his seat at Red Bull Racing with Yuki Tsunoda replacing the…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 12:38 PM
Isack Hadjar reflects on tricky month as he gears up for Formula 1 return in Baku
Key Things to Know
  • Isack Hadjar returns to drive for Red Bull Racing at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
  • Hadjar missed three Formula 1 races due to a wrist injury suffered over the summer break.
  • Liam Lawson substituted for Hadjar at Red Bull Racing while Yuki Tsunoda covered at Racing Bulls.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Red Bull Racing driver Isack Hadjar will return to racing at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku following a wrist injury. The French driver missed three races—the Dutch, Italian, and Spanish Grands Prix—after sustaining the injury during the summer break. Liam Lawson replaced Hadjar during his absence, while Yuki Tsunoda filled in at Racing Bulls.

Hadjar reported a positive simulator session and expressed his readiness to return to the RB22 alongside teammate Max Verstappen. Verstappen, who enters the weekend following podium finishes in Monza and Madrid, welcomed Hadjar's recovery ahead of the Baku street race.

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