Red Bull confirm Hadjar to miss Dutch Grand Prix as Lawson steps up and Tsunoda returns

Red Bull have confirmed that Isack Hadjar will not take part in this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, with Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson stepping up to the top team as his replacement.

The Frenchman has sustained a wrist injury ahead of the season-resuming event at the Circuit Zandvoort – where team mate Max Verstappen will compete in his home race – thereby ruling him out of the round.

Hadjar, who currently sits eighth in the standings and was on a run of seven Grands Prix in the points, will be substituted out for Lawson. The New Zealander previously had a stint at Red Bull for two rounds at the beginning of 2025 before he was demoted to their sister team – he has become a star of the midfield there, and is 'best of the rest' in terms of points won.

His temporarily vacant seat will subsequently be filled by Yuki Tsunoda, another former Red Bull racer who lost his full-time drive at the end of last season and was reassigned to the role of test and reserve driver for both outfits.

In an official statement, Red Bull confirmed: "Hadjar has sustained a wrist injury during summer shutdown that will prevent him from racing at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.

"We will be welcoming back Lawson who will replace him in RB22 this weekend.

"The Team wishes Isack a speedy recovery and thanks Liam for stepping in on short notice."

Ahead of Tsunoda's return to his former team, where he will partner rookie Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls separately commented: "We thank both Liam and Yuki for their adaptability as the teams prepare for the weekend and we wish Isack a speedy recovery."