Lawson Continues at Red Bull
Isack Hadjar misses the Spanish Grand Prix as Liam Lawson continues driving for Red Bull.
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Although he will not race, Isack Hadjar is expected to attend the Madrid event to support Red Bull, with the team saying it looks forward to welcoming him back behind the wheel soon.
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The Spanish Grand Prix will be held at the all-new Madring street circuit, marking the first Madrid Grand Prix; opening practice is scheduled for Friday morning.
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Yuki Tsunoda said his Formula 1 future remains uncertain despite scoring at Monza: “Obviously, my primary target is to be in Formula 1. Let’s see. In this world anything can happen. At the same time, it’s also knowing that it’s not easy to have a seat.”
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Liam Lawson’s 10th-place result at Monza was compromised by a power-unit penalty and race damage, after his seventh-place finish at Zandvoort.
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Red Bull has not provided a timetable for Hadjar’s return; after Madrid, Formula 1 is scheduled to race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on September 26.
Isack Hadjar will miss his third straight Formula 1 race at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid due to a wrist fracture from boxing training, according to Formula1news. Red Bull confirmed that Lawson will continue alongside Max Verstappen, while Yuki Tsunoda remains with Racing Bulls. The team said Hadjar's recovery is on track but he is not yet ready to race, with no return date announced.
Although absent from the cockpit, Hadjar is expected to attend the event in person to support Red Bull, Racer reported. Lawson finished seventh at the Dutch Grand Prix and tenth at Monza, while Tsunoda scored his first point of the season with that same tenth-place result in Italy.
A Boxing Accident Derails Hadjar's Season
The 22-year-old Red Bull driver fractured his wrist during a boxing session as part of his summer training routine, ReadMotorSport reported. The injury forced him out of three consecutive races: Hungary, Belgium, and now Madrid. Red Bull has kept Lawson in the seat rather than returning Hadjar before he fully heals.
The wrist fracture was described as a hairline break by some sources, though the team has not disclosed its exact severity. TSN noted that Hadjar's absence marks an unusual stretch for Red Bull's lineup. The team's focus remains on ensuring he recovers properly before attempting a return.
Lawson Steady in the Seat, Tsunoda's Future Unclear
Liam Lawson has delivered solid performances in Hadjar's absence. He scored seventh place at Zandvoort and tenth at Monza, though his latest result came after a power-unit penalty and race damage, Racer reported. Lawson's consistent finishes have given Red Bull a stable pairing with Verstappen while Hadjar recovers.
Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda has found himself in an uncertain spot. The Racing Bulls driver scored his first point of the season with that tenth-place finish at Monza but expressed doubt about his long-term Formula 1 future. Tsunoda said, "Obviously, my primary target is to be in Formula 1. Let's see. In this world anything can happen," HeadTopics reported.
Madrid Hosts Formula 1's Debut Street Circuit Race
This weekend marks a historic moment for Formula 1 in Spain. The Spanish Grand Prix will take place at an all-new street circuit called Madring in Madrid, making it the first Grand Prix ever held in the capital city. Practice begins Friday morning, with the full weekend set to unfold on the tight urban layout.
After Madrid wraps up, Formula 1 heads to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on September 26. Red Bull has not yet announced when Hadjar might return, leaving the team's lineup plans uncertain for future races.
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