Hadjar's wrist injury casts doubt on his participation in Dutch GP
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:52 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Isack Hadjar is dealing with a wrist injury sustained during a gym session and may miss the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend at Zandvoort. The injury raises the possibility of a different teammate for Max Verstappen, who is preparing for his final home race on the Formula 1 calendar. Laurent Mekies' team has not made a formal decision regarding Hadjar's status and declined to comment when approached.
- •Isack Hadjar suffered a wrist injury before the Dutch GP.
- •The injury could prevent him from competing at Zandvoort.
- •Max Verstappen may have a different teammate for the race.
- •Laurent Mekies' team has yet to confirm Hadjar's status.
- 7:52 AMAutosport — Hadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place
- 7:48 AMMotorsport.com — Isack Hadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place
- 7:48 AMYahoo Sports — Isack Hadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place
"Max Verstappen could have a different team-mate alongside him for his final home race on the Formula 1 calendar. Hadjar is dealing with a wrist injury sustained during a gym session ahead of the race weekend at Zandvoort and could be forced to miss the Dutch Grand Prix. Laurent Mekies' team has yet to make a formal decision and, at this stage, declined to comment when approached by ...Keep reading
"Max Verstappen could have a different team-mate alongside him for his final home race on the Formula 1 calendar. Hadjar is dealing with a wrist injury sustained during a gym session ahead of the race weekend at Zandvoort and could be forced to miss the Dutch Grand Prix. Laurent Mekies' team has yet to make a formal decision and, at this stage, declined to comment when approached by ...Keep reading
"Hadjar is reportedly dealing with a wrist injury, although Red Bull has yet to make a final decision. Should Hadjar be unable to race, Lawson will step up to Red Bull’s main team
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External links- AutosportAug 19, 2026, 7:52 AMHadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place
Max Verstappen could have a different team-mate alongside him for his final home race on the Formula 1 calendar. Hadjar is dealing with a wrist injury sustained during a gym session ahead of the race weekend at Zandvoort and could be forced to miss the Dutch Grand Prix. Laurent Mekies' team has yet to make a formal decision and, at this stage, declined to comment when approached by ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 19, 2026, 7:48 AMIsack Hadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place
Max Verstappen could have a different team-mate alongside him for his final home race on the Formula 1 calendar. Hadjar is dealing with a wrist injury sustained during a gym session ahead of the race weekend at Zandvoort and could be forced to miss the Dutch Grand Prix. Laurent Mekies' team has yet to make a formal decision and, at this stage, declined to comment when approached by ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 7:48 AMIsack Hadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place
Hadjar is reportedly dealing with a wrist injury, although Red Bull has yet to make a final decision. Should Hadjar be unable to race, Lawson will step up to Red Bull’s main team
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