Hadjar to miss Italian GP with wrist injury, Lawson gets Red Bull Monza opportunity
Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar has been ruled out of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza because of a persistent wrist injury that has troubled him in recent rounds. With Hadjar unavailable, Liam Lawson has been handed the opportunity to drive for Red Bull's senior team at one of the season's most high-profile races. The swap is a notable opportunity for Lawson to re-establish himself at the front of the grid, while Red Bull lose a potential option for the seat. Hadjar's absence also creates a lineup gap at Racing Bulls that the team will need to address for the Monza weekend.
Read the full story at skysports.comHadjar's wrist problem is the kind of injury that can quietly derail a young driver's momentum, and missing a marquee race like Monza is a significant setback. For Lawson, a one-off return to the senior Red Bull seat at a power circuit is a high-stakes audition — strong performance could reshape the conversation around the team's 2026 lineup, while a difficult weekend would reinforce doubts. The ripple effect extends to Racing Bulls, who must field a replacement and manage a disrupted weekend at a venue where preparation and confidence matter enormously.
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