Yuki Tsunoda returns to F1 after Isack Hadjar's injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:23 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Yuki Tsunoda has been called up to return to Formula 1 following an injury to Isack Hadjar during the summer break. Tsunoda, who had been sidelined, will join the team at Zandvoort after Liam Lawson was selected to replace Hadjar at Red Bull. The news comes as an unexpected development for Tsunoda, who revealed he received the call only on Tuesday. The race weekend will provide an opportunity for Tsunoda to make his comeback in the sport.
- •Hadjar injured his wrist, prompting Tsunoda's call-up.
- •Liam Lawson steps in at Red Bull for Hadjar.
- •Tsunoda received the call on Tuesday before the Zandvoort race.
- •This marks Tsunoda's comeback after initially being sidelined.
- 1:23 PMMotorsport.com — Yuki Tsunoda reveals beach phone call that led to surprise F1 return
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Yuki Tsunoda reveals beach phone call that led to surprise F1 return
"Yuki Tsunoda received an unexpected call-up to return to F1 after Isack Hadjar injured his wrist during the summer break. With Liam Lawson being drafted in from Racing Bulls to replace the Frenchman at Red Bull, Tsunoda got the chance to come off the sidelines and make his F1 comeback. On arrival in the Zandvoort paddock, the Japanese driver revealed he only got the call on Tuesday. “I ...Keep reading
"Tsunoda only found out that he would be competing in the Dutch GP on Tuesday ahead of the race - while still on holiday in Greece
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 20, 2026, 1:23 PMYuki Tsunoda reveals beach phone call that led to surprise F1 return
Yuki Tsunoda received an unexpected call-up to return to F1 after Isack Hadjar injured his wrist during the summer break. With Liam Lawson being drafted in from Racing Bulls to replace the Frenchman at Red Bull, Tsunoda got the chance to come off the sidelines and make his F1 comeback. On arrival in the Zandvoort paddock, the Japanese driver revealed he only got the call on Tuesday. “I ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 1:23 PMYuki Tsunoda reveals beach phone call that led to surprise F1 return
Tsunoda only found out that he would be competing in the Dutch GP on Tuesday ahead of the race - while still on holiday in Greece
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