Why is Isack Hadjar not racing for Red Bull at the Spanish Grand Prix?

ISACK HADJAR is not featuring in this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. The Frenchman will miss his third consecutive race after being missing from both the Dutch Grand Prix and the Italian Grand Prix. Isack Hadjar is out of the Spanish Grand Prix Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Liam Lawson will replace him Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Hadjar is set to be replaced in Madrid by Liam Lawson. Lawson usually races for Red Bull‘s second team Racing Bulls – but the New Zealander’s spot there will be filled by reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Why is Isack Hadjar not in the Italian Grand Prix this weekend? Hadjar is out of the Spanish Grand Prix due to a wrist injury. It was sustained while boxing during the summer break last month. Hadjar was pictured in Madrid with a large splint on his wrist. Red Bull confirmed the news in a statement, which read: “After racing for the team in Zandvoort and Monza, Liam will continue to drive alongside Max at this week’s Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. “The decision has been taken as Isack’s recovery continues to progress positively. “While he is not yet ready to return to the cockpit, he will be in Madrid supporting the team.” Most read in Sport When will Isack Hadjar be back? It is currently unclear whether he will be fit enough to return for the Azerbaijani Grand Prix on September 26. F1 2026 RACE CALENDAR: ALL THE INFO YOU NEED Comment now