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Hadjar updates on wrist injury ahead of Italian Grand Prix

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:01 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Hadjar updates on wrist injury ahead of Italian Grand Prix

Summary

Isack Hadjar provided an update on his wrist injury sustained before the Dutch Grand Prix, expressing hope to recover in time for the Italian Grand Prix next week. Hadjar had to miss the entire weekend at Zandvoort, with Liam Lawson stepping in and finishing seventh. He reported that his wrist is healing quickly and is not swollen, which bodes well for his return at Monza. Lawson will remain as the backup driver while Hadjar continues his recovery.

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Status Watch

•Hadjar missed the Dutch Grand Prix due to a wrist injury.
•Lawson finished seventh in his substitute role at Zandvoort.
•Hadjar hopes to race at the Italian Grand Prix next week.
•His wrist is healing quickly with increasing mobility.
•Lawson remains on standby for the Italian Grand Prix.

Latest Updates

2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Hadjar offers fresh insight into wrist injury after unwanted spell on sidelines

What they're saying

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Isack Hadjar has provided an update on the wrist injury he sustained ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, as he hopes to recover in time for next week's Italian Grand Prix. Liam Lawson, however, remains on standby and ready to replace him once again if required.
— Yahoo Sports

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