{"id":1033,"date":"2026-08-21T09:33:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T12:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=1033"},"modified":"2026-08-21T09:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T12:33:13","slug":"marc-marquez-advised-hadjar-against-racing-in-dutch-gp-following-wrist-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/marc-marquez-advised-hadjar-against-racing-in-dutch-gp-following-wrist-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Marc M\u00e1rquez advised Hadjar against racing in Dutch GP following wrist injury"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advice from a Champion:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isack Hadjar<\/a> sought counsel from six-time <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MotoGP<\/a> World Champion <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marc M\u00e1rquez<\/a> regarding whether to race through physical pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>M\u00e1rquez&#8217;s Stance:<\/strong> The Spanish motorcycle star explicitly advised Hadjar against rushing his return to the track.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shared Physiotherapist:<\/strong> Both athletes work closely with renowned physiotherapist <strong>Carlos J. Garc\u00eda<\/strong>, which facilitated the direct connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar sought guidance from eight-time MotoGP World Champion Marc M\u00e1rquez on whether he should attempt to compete in this weekend&#8217;s Dutch Grand Prix despite a wrist issue, according to a report by French broadcaster <em>Canal+<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As revealed by journalist Julien Febreau during <em>Canal+<\/em>&#8216;s live coverage from Circuit Zandvoort, Hadjar reached out to M\u00e1rquez to gain perspective from the Spaniard&#8217;s extensive experience dealing with injuries and physical discomfort.<sup><\/sup> The two athletes share physical trainer Carlos J. Garc\u00eda, who has worked alongside M\u00e1rquez for years while also assisting Hadjar through his junior career and current <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/\">Formula 1<\/a> campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Marc M\u00e1rquez was clear with Hadjar and advised him not to race this weekend under these physical conditions,&#8221; reported Julien Febreau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e1rquez, who has navigated multiple career-threatening injuries and recovery processes in motorcycle racing, warned Hadjar against taking unnecessary risks that could compromise his long-term health or subsequent races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite heeding the advice to step out of the car, Hadjar still traveled to Zandvoort.<sup><\/sup> The French driver remains on site with Red Bull throughout the weekend, supporting engineers and mechanics inside the garage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f1-2026-hungria-classificacao-red-bull-isack-hadjar-06-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"F1 2026, HUNGRIA, CLASSIFICA\u00c7\u00c3O, RED BULL RACING, ISACK HADJAR\" class=\"wp-image-1020310896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f1-2026-hungria-classificacao-red-bull-isack-hadjar-06-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f1-2026-hungria-classificacao-red-bull-isack-hadjar-06-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f1-2026-hungria-classificacao-red-bull-isack-hadjar-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f1-2026-hungria-classificacao-red-bull-isack-hadjar-06-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f1-2026-hungria-classificacao-red-bull-isack-hadjar-06-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f1-2026-hungria-classificacao-red-bull-isack-hadjar-06-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Isack Hadjar is out of Dutch GP (Photo: Gabriel L\u00f3pez\/Grande Pr\u00eamio)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Bull and Racing Bulls driver shuffle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To cover Hadjar&#8217;s absence, Red Bull officially called upon Liam Lawson to step into the RB22 alongside home hero Max Verstappen for the Dutch GP.<sup><\/sup> Red Bull confirmed that Hadjar sustained the wrist injury during the summer shutdown\u2014with reports citing a gym workout\u2014preventing him from competing.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consequently, Red Bull reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda stepped back onto the race grid.<sup><\/sup> The Japanese driver fills the seat left vacant by Lawson at Racing Bulls, partnering British rookie Arvid Lindblad for the event at Zandvoort.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formula 1 returns this weekend, from August 21 to 23, for the Dutch Grand Prix \u2014 the 12th round of the 2026 season.<sup><\/sup> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/\">GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/a><\/strong> covers all the track action live from Zandvoort with reporter Leonid Kliuev. Follow all paddock updates on our <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/news\/\">news page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Session schedule: Dutch Grand Prix 2026<sup><\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Session<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Local time (CEST)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>UTC<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Free Practice 1<\/strong><\/td><td>Friday, August 21 \u2013 12:30<\/td><td>10:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sprint Qualifying<\/strong><\/td><td>Friday, August 21 \u2013 16:30<\/td><td>14:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sprint Race<\/strong><\/td><td>Saturday, August 22 \u2013 12:00<\/td><td>10:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Qualifying<\/strong><\/td><td>Saturday, August 22 \u2013 16:00<\/td><td>14:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Race<\/strong><\/td><td>Sunday, August 23 \u2013 15:00<\/td><td>13:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broadcast guide: Where to watch in the United States<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>United States (Eastern Time \/ ET)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Broadcaster:<\/strong> Apple TV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free Practice 1:<\/strong> Friday, August 21 \u2013 06:30 ET<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sprint Qualifying:<\/strong> Friday, August 21 \u2013 10:30 ET<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sprint Race:<\/strong> Saturday, August 22 \u2013 06:00 ET<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Qualifying:<\/strong> Saturday, August 22 \u2013 10:00 ET<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Race:<\/strong> Sunday, August 23 \u2013 09:00 ET<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<sup><\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. How did Isack Hadjar injure his wrist?<sup><\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Isack Hadjar sustained his wrist injury during a workout session during Formula 1&#8217;s summer shutdown.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Who is replacing Isack Hadjar at Red Bull for the Dutch GP?<sup><\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liam Lawson was promoted from Racing Bulls to replace Isack Hadjar in the Red Bull RB22 alongside Max Verstappen.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Why did Marc M\u00e1rquez advise Hadjar against driving?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drawing from his own extensive history with injury recoveries in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/\">MotoGP<\/a>, M\u00e1rquez recommended avoiding unnecessary physical risks that could cause longer-term complications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Isack Hadjar consulted MotoGP champion Marc M\u00e1rquez before deciding to withdraw from Zandvoort, leading to Liam Lawson&#8217;s Red Bull return and Yuki Tsunoda&#8217;s call-up at Racing Bulls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1020309345,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"42wp_featured_image_caption":"Both athletes work closely with renowned physiotherapist Carlos J. 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