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Hadjar’s wrist injury sidelines him for Spanish GP

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Isack Hadjar will miss the Spanish Grand Prix because of a wrist injury.
Liam Lawson will replace Hadjar at Red Bull, partnering Max Verstappen on the new Madring circuit.
Lawson previously earned six points substituting at Zandvoort in the Dutch Grand Prix.
Yuki Tsunoda stays the Racing Bulls driver while Lawson fills in for Hadjar.
Red Bull said Hadjar's recovery is progressing positively but gave no return timeline.

History

Historical Context

In July 2009 a suspension spring struck Felipe Massa’s helmet at the Hungarian Grand Prix, forcing his season-long absence; Ferrari turned to test driver Luca Badoer, who started five races without scoring a point before Giancarlo Fisichella took over. The incident prompted FIA safety reviews, and the 2024 Red Bull substitution of Liam Lawson for the injured Isack Hadjar mirrors that 2009 driver-swap precedent.

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Story summary

Isack Hadjar will miss the Spanish Grand Prix because of a wrist injury.
Liam Lawson will replace Hadjar at Red Bull, partnering Max Verstappen on the new Madring circuit.
Lawson previously earned six points substituting at Zandvoort in the Dutch Grand Prix.
Yuki Tsunoda stays the Racing Bulls driver while Lawson fills in for Hadjar.
Red Bull said Hadjar's recovery is progressing positively but gave no return timeline.

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