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Lawson Set to Replace Hadjar Once More at Red Bull in Monza
Highlights
- Liam Lawson replaces Isack Hadjar for Italian Grand Prix at Monza
- Hadjar sidelined due to wrist injury, focusing on recovery
- Lawson impressed finishing seventh at Dutch Grand Prix, earning second race
- Yuki Tsunoda continues substituting for Lawson’s usual Racing Bulls seat
- Monza race offers challenging high-speed and historic circuit conditions
Red Bull confirms Liam Lawson will race at Monza, replacing Isack Hadjar for the Italian Grand Prix as the Frenchman continues recovery from a wrist injury.
It is Lawson’s second consecutive start, earned by a composed run to seventh at Zandvoort that delivered points and underlined his readiness to step in.
The New Zealander integrates quickly, combining simulator mileage with sharp race execution. His recent adaptation challenge highlights the task, with limited preparation time and immediate reliance on baseline setups.
Lawson retains Red Bull seat for Monza after seventh place at Zandvoort.
Racing Bulls confirms Yuki Tsunoda continues in Lawson’s usual seat for a second straight weekend, extending his audition after losing a full-time drive at the end of 2025.
Tsunoda remains embedded with the Faenza operation, using continuous mileage to refine procedures and race craft under evolving event demands.
Monza demands low-drag efficiency, robust braking stability, and strong deployment. Red Bull prioritises straight-line performance without compromising tyre temperatures through the Lesmos and Ascari.
Track position often dictates race outcomes via DRS trains, so qualifying execution and tow management carry outsized importance. Lawson’s points finish supports conservative but targeted setup choices.
Tsunoda continues in the Racing Bulls car for a second consecutive event.
FP1 will be critical for correlation work and tyre preparation. Elsewhere, additional FP1 arrangements at Monza reflect wider roster management across the grid.
Hadjar remains sidelined since mid-season, with Red Bull avoiding compressed returns to prevent setbacks. The recovery window stays fluid, guided by ongoing medical evaluation.
Hadjar remains out with a mid-season wrist injury as recovery continues.
Driver movement is a theme this weekend, with Williams also adjusting its Monza line-up as programmes chase points and assess options.
For Red Bull, Lawson’s familiarity with operations should limit disruption. Clean execution, pit stop discipline, and measured race craft can convert into another points-scoring performance.
For Racing Bulls, Tsunoda’s objective is clear: turn continuity into representative pace and evidence of adaptability on a unique, low-downforce weekend.
Both teams will finalise setups through practice, with updates expected as conditions evolve and Monza’s competitive order becomes clearer.
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Lawson’s Zandvoort Points
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Second consecutive race for both stand-ins. Monza test ahead!
Monza’s high speed is unforgiving—Red Bull and Racing Bulls trust Lawson and Tsunoda as Hadjar recovers. All eyes on the swaps, all bets on a debut storm at the Temple of Speed.
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