Liam Lawson to replace Isack Hadjar at Dutch Grand Prix

Field Level Media|published: Wed 19th August, 11:13 2026

May 24, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson (30) during the Lenovo Grand Prix Du Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson will step in for the injured Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar and compete in Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, the organization announced Wednesday.

"Isack Hadjar has sustained a wrist injury during summer shutdown that will prevent him from racing at the 2026 Dutch GP," Red Bull said in a statement. "We will be welcoming back Liam 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."

Lawson, a 24-year-old from New Zealand, made his debut at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix and has 46 career F1 starts.

Lawson stepping back up to Red Bull means Yuki Tsunoda will slot in at Racing Bulls next to rookie Arvid Lindblad. Tsunoda, who lost his Red Bull seat to Hadjar at the end of last year, serves as a reserve driver for both Red Bull squads.

"We thank both Liam and Yuki for their adaptability as the teams prepare for the weekend and we wish Isack a speedy recovery," Racing Bulls said in a statement.

Hadjar, 21, resides in eighth place in the current F1 standings with three top-five finishes in 11 starts.

--Field Level Media

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