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Isack Hadjar withdraws from Dutch GP due to wrist injury

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Isack Hadjar withdraws from Dutch GP due to wrist injury

Summary

Isack Hadjar has withdrawn from the Dutch Grand Prix, held at Zandvoort, due to a wrist injury. The decision, made ahead of the August 2026 event, has been interpreted by former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas as a sign of confidence rather than weakness. Hadjar has had a strong performance in the 2026 season alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull prior to this injury. It remains unclear who will replace him for the weekend.

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•Hadjar is sidelined due to a wrist injury.
•Former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas supports Hadjar's decision.
•The Dutch GP takes place at Zandvoort.
•Hadjar has had an impressive start to the 2026 season.
•His replacement for the Dutch GP has not been announced.

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5:00 PMMotorsport.com — Isack Hadjar's Dutch GP withdrawal was "sign of confidence", says Calum Nicholas

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Isack Hadjar's decision to withdraw from the Dutch Grand Prix due to a wrist injury was a demonstration of confidence rather than a sign of weakness, according to former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas. Hadjar, who has had an impressive start to the 2026 campaign alongside four-time champion Max Verstappen at Red Bull, opted to step aside for the Zandvoort weekend after sustaining the injury ...Keep reading
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