Red Bull calls up Liam Lawson for Dutch GP after Hadjar injury
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Red Bull Racing has confirmed Liam Lawson will replace Isack Hadjar for the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. Hadjar suffered a wrist fracture before the race weekend, prompting the driver swap. Lawson competes alongside Max Verstappen, while discussions about teams sharing ownership in Formula 1 have intensified in the paddock. The Red Bull team’s decision highlights the flexibility in their driver lineup as they prepare for the ongoing race weekend.
- •Isack Hadjar is sidelined with a wrist injury.
- •Liam Lawson promoted from sister team Racing Bulls.
- •Max Verstappen will race alongside Lawson.
- •Discussions on team ownership dynamics are escalating.
- 2:42 PMMotorsport.com — Naomi Schiff points to Red Bull advantage after Dutch GP driver change
"Red Bull's driver swap at the Dutch Grand Prix has renewed paddock discussions about two Formula 1 teams sharing the same ownership. Following a wrist fracture sustained by Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar ahead of the Zandvoort race weekend, the Milton Keynes outfit called up Liam Lawson from sister team Racing Bulls to take his place alongside Max Verstappen. To fill the resulting vacancy at ...Keep reading
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