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Hadjar Set to Miss Third Consecutive F1 Race Amid Recovery
Highlights
- Isack Hadjar misses third straight F1 race at Madrid circuit
- Liam Lawson replaces Hadjar, driving Red Bull RB22 in Madrid
- Hadjar recovering from wrist injury; no return date confirmed
- Lawson finished 7th at Zandvoort, 14th at Monza with penalties
- Yuki Tsunoda continues to fill in for Lawson at Racing Bulls
- Red Bull manages driver challenges amid Audi’s pending appeal
Red Bull has confirmed Isack Hadjar will miss a third consecutive Formula 1 race, sidelined for the Madrid street circuit debut as he continues recovery from a summer-break wrist injury.
Hadjar already sat out Zandvoort and Monza, with no firm return date. His injury timeline indicates steady progress but not race-readiness.
Hadjar will sit out Madrid, marking his third consecutive absence.
Liam Lawson continues as substitute in the RB22. He scored seventh at Zandvoort, then finished 14th at Monza after a grid penalty and front-wing damage, having replaced Hadjar at Monza.
Red Bull says Hadjar’s rehabilitation remains on schedule but needs more time, noting his recovery is progressing well. He is expected trackside to support operations.
Lawson benefits from clarity after juggling two programmes. The RB22 and Racing Bulls have distinct traits, so focusing on one car should stabilise preparation and correlation across sessions.
Lawson’s Zandvoort P7 underscores his readiness in the RB22 despite limited continuity.
Yuki Tsunoda remains in the Racing Bulls seat during Lawson’s Red Bull stint. He kept his Monza points after avoiding sanction for causing an extra formation lap.
Audi’s planned appeal regarding Tsunoda’s aborted start adds regulatory noise. Any ruling won’t alter Red Bull’s Madrid plans but could influence future procedural interpretations.
Audi’s appeal over Tsunoda’s aborted start at Monza remains pending.
For Madrid’s new layout, continuity matters. Retaining Lawson in the RB22 should aid simulator-to-track translation, tyre understanding, and strategic modelling through an unfamiliar weekend.
Red Bull targets consistency while awaiting medical clearance for Hadjar. Updates are expected as rehabilitation advances and the team manages resources across a demanding calendar.
Visual Summary
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Hadjar Out
Hadjar Out
ISACK HADJAR
OUT 💉
Wrist injury
Since Zandvoort
OUT 💉
Wrist injury
Since Zandvoort
LIAM LAWSON
IN 🚀
Fills in Red Bull for 3rd race
(Madrid debut)
IN 🚀
Fills in Red Bull for 3rd race
(Madrid debut)
HADJAR SIDELINED
Madrid GP debut 📍 Lawson steps in again
Red Bull navigates lineup challenge during crucial 2026 races
Madrid GP debut 📍 Lawson steps in again
Red Bull navigates lineup challenge during crucial 2026 races
ZANDVOORT
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Hadjar injured
(missed race)
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Hadjar injured
(missed race)
MONZA
🚗
Lawson 7th
then 14th (damage/penalty)
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Lawson 7th
then 14th (damage/penalty)
MADRID
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Hadjar still out
Lawson returns
🇪🇸
Hadjar still out
Lawson returns
All eyes on Hadjar’s recovery ❤️🩹
Red Bull faces a testing period as the Madrid street circuit brings new drama to 2026.
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