Hadjar likely to miss Dutch GP due to wrist injury, Lawson on standby

Red Bull Racing faces a potential last-minute driver change for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with Isack Hadjar unlikely to compete due to a wrist injury sustained during the summer break. The 21-year-old Frenchman, who is Max Verstappen's teammate, reportedly hurt his wrist in a gym session ahead of the race weekend. While the team has not made a formal decision, reports indicate a plan is in place should Hadjar be unable to drive.

If Hadjar is ruled out, Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson is expected to step up to the senior Red Bull team for the race. This would mark Lawson's first appearance for Red Bull since he was demoted after two races at the start of the 2025 season. In that scenario, reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda would likely return to an F1 seat, taking Lawson's place at Racing Bulls alongside Arvid Lindblad. The team's primary consideration is reportedly Hadjar's recovery, with the goal of having him fit for the next race at Monza in two weeks.

The situation is particularly poignant for Hadjar, who celebrated his first F1 podium at Zandvoort last year. Earlier this week, he unveiled a special helmet design for the event, featuring a nod to that achievement and the...