Isack Hadjar will make his comeback to Red Bull Racing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix following a three-race absence caused by a wrist injury. The French driver’s return marks a significant shift in the team’s driver lineup heading into the Baku round of the Formula 1 World Championship.
Hadjar’s recovery comes after missing the previous three races due to his injury, during which time Liam Lawson filled the seat alongside four-time world champion Max Verstappen. Lawson’s stint with Red Bull’s senior team has concluded, with the driver set to return to the Racing Bulls squad for upcoming competitions.
Driver Changes at Red Bull
The reshuffling of Red Bull’s lineup demonstrates the team’s confidence in Hadjar’s fitness level ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. With Hadjar cleared to race, Lawson will transition back to the junior team, stepping away from his opportunity at the prestigious senior outfit.
Red Bull publicly acknowledged Lawson’s contributions during his brief tenure. “The team would like to sincerely thank Liam for his professionalism, dedication and hard work over the past three races,” a statement from the team read, recognizing the driver’s performance while filling in.
Return to Competition
Hadjar’s comeback positions him back in Red Bull’s main championship effort, where he will compete alongside Verstappen as the grid prepares for the challenging street circuit in Baku. The French driver’s wrist has sufficiently recovered to allow his return to full-time racing duties in the Formula 1 World Championship.