Isack Hadjar jokes about recovery during F1 injury layoff
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:37 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Isack Hadjar, the Red Bull Formula 1 driver, returns to racing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after being sidelined due to a wrist fracture. He missed the Dutch, Italian, and Spanish Grands Prix during his recovery. Hadjar reports limited wrist movement but feels his condition is 'good enough'. He humorously remarked on his time off, stating he did a 'good job on the couch', securing a podium and a contract extension with Red Bull Racing while recovering. Hadjar emphasized his trust in the team and his focus on adjusting to his current condition in the car.
- •Hadjar missed three Grands Prix due to a wrist fracture.
- •He finished third in his return to racing at the Azerbaijan GP.
- •Hadjar jokes about his time off, referencing a podium and contract extension.
- •He reports limited movement in his wrist but stated he is coping.
- •His goal is to maintain trust with Red Bull Racing moving forward.
- 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — Isack Hadjar jokes he did a "good job on the couch" during F1 injury layoff
- 9:37 AMMotorsport.com — Isack Hadjar jokes he did a "good job on the couch" during F1 injury layoff
"Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar has revealed that he still does not have full movement of his wrist, but says his condition is "good enough" and joked he did a "good job" during his time out of the race seat. The French-Algerian driver was forced to sit out the Dutch, Italian and Spanish Grands Prix after sustaining a fracture during the summer break. Hadjar made his racing return at ...Keep reading
"Isack Hadjar has revealed he is still managing limited wrist movement following his injury
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 9:37 AMIsack Hadjar jokes he did a "good job on the couch" during F1 injury layoff
Isack Hadjar has revealed he is still managing limited wrist movement following his injury
- Motorsport.comOct 2, 2026, 9:37 AMIsack Hadjar jokes he did a "good job on the couch" during F1 injury layoff
Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar has revealed that he still does not have full movement of his wrist, but says his condition is "good enough" and joked he did a "good job" during his time out of the race seat. The French-Algerian driver was forced to sit out the Dutch, Italian and Spanish Grands Prix after sustaining a fracture during the summer break. Hadjar made his racing return at ...Keep reading
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