Red Bull keeps Lawson for Madrid GP as Hadjar’s wrist recovery drags on
Madrid (AP) — Formula 1 team Red Bull has announced that Liam Lawson will again race alongside Max Verstappen, while Isack Hadjar takes a break to recover from a broken wrist. This marks the third consecutive race where Lawson will fill in for the injured Hadjar. Hadjar suffered his wrist injury during the summer break and has not yet fully recovered, according to Red Bull.
The statement from the team stated that Hadjar is "not ready to return to the cockpit" but will support the team in Madrid. Lawson has had a strong season in F1, currently sitting ninth in the standings, just one place behind Hadjar. This decision to keep Lawson in the team comes after he was previously dropped after just two races in 2025.
Red Bull expressed their anticipation for Hadjar's return to the driver's seat, stating they "look forward to welcoming him back behind the wheel very soon." Following the Madrid Grand Prix, the F1 season will continue in Azerbaijan on September 26.
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