Red Bull's Hadjar set to miss Dutch GP with wrist injury, reports say

Isack Hadjar, the 21-year-old French driver for Red Bull, is expected to miss the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix due to a wrist injury sustained during a training session, according to media reports. The nature of the injury, which occurred during a routine gym session, is not specified in the reports. Red Bull has not yet confirmed Hadjar's injury status.

In light of this, New Zealander Liam Lawson, currently ninth in the drivers' standings and a driver for Racing Bulls, is anticipated to take Hadjar's place in the upcoming race. For Lawson, this would be a one-race promotion, marking a temporary return to the Red Bull team. He previously raced for Red Bull in 2023, driving for AlphaTauri when Daniel Ricciardo suffered a broken wrist.

Yuki Tsunoda, a former Red Bull driver, is expected to join Lawson at Racing Bulls, alongside Arvid Lindblad. Hadjar has shown promise during his rookie season and is considered a potential contender for a future seat alongside four-time world champion Max Verstappen. The Dutch Grand Prix, which marks the 12th round of the Formula One season, will be followed by the Italian Grand Prix at Monza two weeks later.