Red Bull confirms Isack Hadjar’s recovery is on target after injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:08 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies stated that Isack Hadjar is on track in his recovery from a wrist injury sustained during summer training. Hadjar has missed the last three Formula 1 grands prix and has been replaced by Liam Lawson, with Yuki Tsunoda stepping in as the reserve driver. Red Bull remains optimistic about Hadjar's return as his rehabilitation progresses. The team will continue monitoring his status ahead of upcoming events in the F1 calendar.
- •Hadjar injured his wrist during summer training.
- •He has missed the last three Formula 1 races.
- •Liam Lawson has replaced Hadjar in the lineup.
- •Yuki Tsunoda is serving as a reserve driver.
- •Mekies assures that Hadjar's recovery is progressing well.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Isack Hadjar Injury May Be Worse Than Red Bull Has Revealed as New Rumor Emerges
- 8:27 AMMotorsport.com — Red Bull on Hadjar’s injury: “There is nothing wrong with Isack’s recovery”
"Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says Isack Hadjar’s recovery from injury is on target, despite the Frenchman having missed the last three Formula 1 grands prix. Hadjar injured his wrist in training during the summer break and has since been replaced by Liam Lawson, with reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda standing in at Racing Bulls. Interaction with seven-time MotoGP world champion Marc ...Keep reading
"Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says they will continue to prioritise Isack Hadjar's recovery over rushing his return from injury, with evaluations planned before a call on whether he races at next week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
"Red Bull F1 driver Isack Hadjar has been away from racing duties due to a wrist injury he suffered during the summer break. That has led to his absence from three races, and it is not yet confirmed whether he…
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 10:00 AMIsack Hadjar Injury May Be Worse Than Red Bull Has Revealed as New Rumor Emerges
Red Bull F1 driver Isack Hadjar has been away from racing duties due to a wrist injury he suffered during the summer break. That has led to his absence from three races, and it is not yet confirmed whether he…
- Motorsport.comSep 15, 2026, 8:27 AMRed Bull on Hadjar’s injury: “There is nothing wrong with Isack’s recovery”
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says Isack Hadjar’s recovery from injury is on target, despite the Frenchman having missed the last three Formula 1 grands prix. Hadjar injured his wrist in training during the summer break and has since been replaced by Liam Lawson, with reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda standing in at Racing Bulls. Interaction with seven-time MotoGP world champion Marc ...Keep reading
- Sky Sports—'Nothing wrong with his recovery' – Red Bull provide Hadjar update
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says they will continue to prioritise Isack Hadjar's recovery over rushing his return from injury, with evaluations planned before a call on whether he races at next week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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