With Formula 1 preparing to resume action after the summer break, Isack Hadjar’s participation for Red Bull at the Dutch Grand Prix has been thrown into doubt. The French driver, who is executing a strong 2026 campaign, suffered a wrist injury, with a final decision pending a official medical review. Should he be ruled out, Liam Lawson has been selected to substitute at Milton Keynes, while Yuki Tsunoda would fill the resulting vacancy at Racing Bulls.
According to initial reports from Dutch outlet De Telegraaf on Wednesday, August 19, Hadjar sustained the injury during a workout, with the BBC adding that the incident occurred during a boxing training session. If medical staff deem Hadjar unfit to compete at Zandvoort, Red Bull aims to have him back for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, scheduled for September 4–6.
Hadjar made his F1 debut in 2025 with Racing Bulls and earned a promotion to Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen for 2026 after an impressive rookie season that included a podium finish at Zandvoort.
Liam Lawson previously endured a brief stint with Red Bull early in 2025 before swapping seats with Yuki Tsunoda. Tsunoda subsequently departed the race grid at the end of 2026, though he remains tied to the Red Bull program.
Formula 1 resumes track action August 21–23, 2026, at Circuit Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, marking Round 12 of the World Championship. GRANDE PRÊMIO is covering all activities live on-site in Zandvoort with reporter Leonid Kliuev.
2026 Dutch Grand Prix — Session Schedule (Local Time / CEST)
| Day | Session | Local Time (CEST) |
| Friday, August 21 | Free Practice 1 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
| Friday, August 21 | Sprint Qualifying | 16:30 – 17:14 |
| Saturday, August 22 | Sprint Race | 12:00 – 12:30 |
| Saturday, August 22 | Grand Prix Qualifying | 16:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday, August 23 | Grand Prix (72 Laps) | 15:00 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How did Isack Hadjar injure his wrist?
Reports from De Telegraaf and the BBC indicate Hadjar injured his wrist during a boxing training session at the gym.
Who will replace Isack Hadjar at Red Bull if he cannot race at Zandvoort?
If Hadjar is ruled unfit, Liam Lawson will step in to drive for Red Bull, while Yuki Tsunoda will take Lawson’s place at Racing Bulls.
When is Isack Hadjar expected to return if he misses the Dutch GP?
Red Bull targets Hadjar’s return for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, taking place September 4–6, 2026.
