Isack Hadjar likely out for Dutch Grand Prix, Liam Lawson in line to replace
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:33 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Isack Hadjar is expected to miss the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend due to a wrist injury. The French driver, who finished on the podium at last year’s event, will likely be replaced by Liam Lawson for the race at Zandvoort. Hadjar's absence could affect Red Bull's lineup, as reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda would take his place in the junior team. Hadjar currently sits eighth in the drivers' standings, with the next race in two weeks at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. His condition leading up to that race remains uncertain.
- •Hadjar sustained a wrist injury and is unlikely to race this weekend.
- •Liam Lawson is expected to replace Hadjar as Max Verstappen's teammate.
- •Hadjar recorded his lone F1 podium at the previous Dutch Grand Prix.
- •Yuki Tsunoda would partner Arvid Lindblad in the junior team.
- •Hadjar currently ranks eighth in drivers' standings, 51 points behind Verstappen.
- 8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Isack Hadjar set to miss Dutch Grand Prix with likely Red Bull replacement revealed
"The French driver looks set to be absent from Max Verstappen’s home race as F1 returns this weekend
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