Yuki Tsunoda to fill in for Racing Bulls again during Italian Grand Prix
Both Red Bull-owned Formula One teams confirmed their lineups on Wednesday for the 13th round of the season at one of the fastest tracks on the calendar.
Monza, Italy – Red Bull will miss the upcoming Italian Grand Prix in Monza as driver Isack Hadjar recovers from a wrist injury, with Liam Lawson stepping in for the second consecutive race. Yuki Tsunoda continues to serve as a stand-in for Racing Bulls, the team's reserve driver. Lawson, 24, replaced Hadjar following his return from injury, earning a seventh-place finish in the Dutch Grand Prix and currently sitting ninth in the standings with 49 points.
Red Bull emphasized Lawson's role alongside Max Verstappen, who crashed out of his home race at the opening lap. Hadjar expressed excitement about his potential return, noting the positive progress of his wrist recovery. The Italian Grand Prix marks the 13th round of the Formula One season, with the calendar fast-paced as teams prepare for the Spanish and Azerbaijani Grands Prix in the coming weeks.
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