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Liam Lawson shares ‘quite late’ team call amid Isack Hadjar’s ongoing pain
Highlights
- Liam Lawson replaces Isack Hadjar for Italian Grand Prix at Monza
- Hadjar sidelined due to persistent wrist injury from summer training
- Lawson completed usual prep despite late Red Bull decision
- Lawson impressed at Zandvoort, finishing seventh in Sprint event
- Monza race offers Lawson more practice sessions to adjust
- Italian GP scheduled for early September with important team battles
Liam Lawson says Red Bull told him on Wednesday he will replace Isack Hadjar for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, with Hadjar sidelined by lingering wrist pain.
The call arrived late in the build‑up, yet Lawson completed simulator work and his usual routines to ensure he arrived prepared for a full competitive weekend.
“Red Bull informed me on Wednesday” — Lawson on the timing of his Monza call-up
Lawson steps up from Racing Bulls to the senior Red Bull seat, while Yuki Tsunoda continues alongside Arvid Lindblad at the Faenza‑based sister team.
His assured Zandvoort Sprint weekend, with minimal practice, Q3 progression, and seventh in the Sprint, showcased adaptability, as discussed in Lawson’s challenge at Formula 1 events earlier this month.
Monza’s conventional format offers three practice sessions, giving Lawson more time to tune the RB22 and refine procedures after Red Bull’s late decision to run him at Monza.
Monza’s traditional weekend gives Lawson three practice sessions to bed in
Hadjar’s recovery has stalled since a summer training accident, with persistent wrist pain preventing clearance to race, as detailed in Hadjar’s injury forces him out of the Italian GP.
The situation underlines the value of robust reserve protocols, with late calls forcing squads to rely on seamless stand-ins; see the latest injury update for context.
Monza’s low-downforce demands reward straight-line efficiency, braking stability, and launch execution. Delivering there would strengthen Lawson’s case for future Red Bull opportunities and offer immediate points potential.
Seventh in Zandvoort’s Sprint underscored Lawson’s adaptability under time pressure
Lawson frames the weekend around execution with engineers, focusing on clean sessions, tyre understanding, and operational sharpness after his simulator work earlier in the week.
With the event in early September and scrutiny intense, the objective is simple: convert preparation into consistency and see whether Zandvoort’s form can be matched under Monza’s unique pressures.
Visual Summary
LAWSON’S SHOT
HADJAR OUT
☎️
Late Call
🕹️
Simulator Prep
🏁
Monza Shot
“I stayed ready in case I was needed.” —Lawson
SURPRISE RETURN
Lawson replaces Hadjar (injured) at Monza.
Another chance to shine at F1’s fastest stage,
just days after a last-minute call.
Another chance to shine at F1’s fastest stage,
just days after a last-minute call.
7th@Zandvoort
Q3 and points – debut
Monza
F1’s Temple of Speed
3 practice sessions to master
3 practice sessions to master
Anything can happen in Formula 1.Reserve drivers matter.
James William covers the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, from the Rolex 24 at Daytona to sprint-race formats. His reports include prototype performance reviews, GT class battles, and pit-stop strategy insights for endurance-racing fans.
