Red Bull determines driver for Italian Grand Prix by Wednesday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Red Bull Racing will announce by Wednesday whether Isack Hadjar is fit to compete in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Hadjar missed the Dutch Grand Prix due to a wrist injury sustained during the summer break. Liam Lawson remains on standby to take the seat in the RB22 alongside Max Verstappen should Hadjar be unable to participate. During the weekend in Zandvoort, Hadjar reported progress in his recovery and increased range of motion in his wrist. Lawson, who stepped in for the Dutch race and finished seventh, recently participated in a Pirelli tire test at Mugello to ensure readiness. The team opted against rushing Hadjar's return in the Netherlands and maintains a cautious approach to his fitness before the upcoming race weekend.
- •Red Bull will decide by Wednesday if Isack Hadjar replaces Liam Lawson for the Italian Grand Prix.
- •Hadjar was sidelined for the Dutch Grand Prix following a wrist injury.
- •Liam Lawson finished seventh in Zandvoort after being promoted from Racing Bulls.
- •Yuki Tsunoda took Lawson's seat at Racing Bulls during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend.
- •Lawson completed a Pirelli tire test at Mugello as part of his standby preparations.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Hadjar or Lawson alongside Verstappen at Red Bull? Here’s when Red Bull will decide
"Red Bull Racing will make a decision by Wednesday at the latest on whether Isack Hadjar will take part in the Italian Grand Prix. GPblog has learned that the team wants to give the Frenchman as much time as possible to recover from his wrist injury.
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