Why Isack Hadjar Will Miss the Italian GP: Injury Update and Replacement Details

Hadjar suffered the injury during a boxing training session over the summer break, an incident that initially forced him to sit out the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Though he appeared in the Zandvoort paddock wearing a protective brace on his right forearm, medical evaluations determined that his wrist had not healed sufficiently to handle the physical demands of driving an F1 car through Monza’s high-speed corners.

Red Bull team management, led by Laurent Mekies, opted for caution regarding the young driver’s long-term health and recovery. Team officials emphasized that rushing a return could jeopardize Hadjar’s physical well-being as the grueling global championship enters a dense autumn schedule.

How Red Bull Structured Its Lineup in Response

With Hadjar unavailable, Red Bull has leaned on its extensive driver pool across the senior squad and sister team Racing Bulls. At Zandvoort, New Zealand driver Liam Lawson stepped into the Red Bull cockpit alongside Max Verstappen, delivering a composed performance that yielded a seventh-place finish and six championship points.

Lawson’s promotion triggered a cascading shift within the Racing Bulls garage, opening the door for Yuki Tsunoda to return temporarily to the sister team. Tsunoda delivered a steady drive to finish eleventh, narrowly missing out on the points positions ahead of Arvid Lindblad.

Team leadership confirmed that the same configuration will remain in place for the Italian Grand Prix weekend. Lawson will continue driving alongside Verstappen at Red Bull, while Tsunoda retains his seat at Racing Bulls to cover the vacancy.

Looking Ahead to the Autumn Calendar

The persistence of wrist discomfort means Hadjar’s immediate focus shifts toward rehabilitation before subsequent rounds on the calendar.

Red Bull’s depth allows the organization to absorb the temporary absence without disrupting its constructor ambitions.