Hadjar's wrist injury casts doubt on his participation in Dutch GP
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:18 PM
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.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Isack Hadjar’s injury forces lineup changes for the Dutch Grand Prix
- 11:05 AMMotorsport.com — Isack Hadjar to miss F1 Dutch GP, Red Bull replacement confirmed
- 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
"Red Bull has officially confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace the injured Isack Hadjar at this weekend’s Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. News emerged on Wednesday morning that Hadjar had sustained a wrist injury from a gym session and was therefore set to skip Zandvoort, with a formal decision impending. It means Hadjar is unable to compete at the track which has so far given him his only ...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
"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
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:18 PMIsack Hadjar’s injury forces lineup changes for the Dutch Grand Prix
Liam Lawson is back at Red Bull after Isack Hadjar suffered a wrist injury during training
- Motorsport.comAug 19, 2026, 11:05 AMIsack Hadjar to miss F1 Dutch GP, Red Bull replacement confirmed
Red Bull has officially confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace the injured Isack Hadjar at this weekend’s Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. News emerged on Wednesday morning that Hadjar had sustained a wrist injury from a gym session and was therefore set to skip Zandvoort, with a formal decision impending. It means Hadjar is unable to compete at the track which has so far given him his only ...Keep reading
- 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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