Liam Lawson replaces Isack Hadjar for Red Bull at Spanish Grand Prix
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Liam Lawson will remain in the Oracle Red Bull Racing cockpit alongside Max Verstappen for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The team confirmed that Isack Hadjar requires more time to recover from a wrist injury sustained during training this summer. Lawson previously stepped in for Hadjar at Zandvoort and Monza, recording finishes of P7 and P14. Although Hadjar is not yet medically cleared to race, he will travel to the new Madrid track to support the team’s operations. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda continues to drive for the sister Racing Bulls squad alongside Arvid Lindblad. The team statement emphasized that Hadjar’s recovery is progressing as planned, with officials expecting his return to the grid in the near future.
- •Liam Lawson continues to partner Max Verstappen at the Spanish Grand Prix.
- •Isack Hadjar remains out of the cockpit while recovering from a wrist injury.
- •Yuki Tsunoda remains with the Racing Bulls team alongside Arvid Lindblad.
- •Hadjar will attend the race in Madrid to support the Red Bull team.
- •Lawson finished P7 and P14 in his two previous appearances this season.
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