Isack Hadjar returns for Red Bull at Azerbaijan Grand Prix after injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Isack Hadjar has been cleared to race for Red Bull Racing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after recovering from a fractured wrist. The 21-year-old Frenchman had missed three races while recovering and demonstrated full fitness in simulator evaluations and FIA medical checks. His return comes as Red Bull repositions its driver lineup, with Liam Lawson stepping down after filling in solidly during Hadjar's absence. Hadjar had a promising start to the season, including a podium at the Monaco Grand Prix before his injury. This week’s race in Baku features an unusual schedule, starting with practice sessions on Thursday.
- •Hadjar missed races at Zandvoort, Monza, and Madrid due to injury.
- •Liam Lawson achieved a sixth-place result during his substitute appearance.
- •The Azerbaijan Grand Prix features practice starting on Thursday.
- •Hadjar previously secured 71 points and stands eighth in the Drivers' Championship.
- 9:49 AMESPN F1 — Hadjar returns for Azerbaijan GP after injury
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Hadjar gets the green light: Red Bull confirms Baku return after wrist injury
"Isack Hadjar will return to the cockpit for Red Bull Racing at this week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, ending his three-race stint on the sidelines following a fractured wrist. The 21-year-old Frenchman has been cleared to race alongside Max Verstappen on the unforgiving streets of Baku after successfully completing vital simulator evaluations and passing FIA medical checks.
"Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will return to action at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing the last three races with a wrist injury.
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External links- ESPN F1Sep 22, 2026, 9:49 AMHadjar returns for Azerbaijan GP after injury
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will return to action at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing the last three races with a wrist injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 8:03 AMHadjar gets the green light: Red Bull confirms Baku return after wrist injury
Isack Hadjar will return to the cockpit for Red Bull Racing at this week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, ending his three-race stint on the sidelines following a fractured wrist. The 21-year-old Frenchman has been cleared to race alongside Max Verstappen on the unforgiving streets of Baku after successfully completing vital simulator evaluations and passing FIA medical checks.
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