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Hadjar returns to Red Bull after wrist injury
The 21-year-old French driver missed three races but is cleared to race in Azerbaijan this weekend.
In brief
The 21-year-old French driver missed three races but is cleared to race in Azerbaijan this weekend. Hadjar has recovered from his wrist injury sustained during summer training and will rejoin Red Bull at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Hadjar sidelined for three races
The 21-year-old Red Bull driver missed races in the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain after injuring his wrist during fitness training in August.
Liam Lawson steps in as deputy
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson was promoted to Red Bull to replace Hadjar, while reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda took Lawson's seat at the junior team.
Hadjar cleared for Azerbaijan return
Red Bull confirmed Hadjar has made a successful recovery and will return to the cockpit at the Baku City Circuit this weekend.
“Oracle Red Bull Racing is delighted to welcome Isack back this weekend.”
Practice sessions start Thursday
Hadjar will get his first track time back during Thursday's two practice sessions in Baku, with the weekend schedule moved a day earlier to avoid Azerbaijan Remembrance Day.
Strong start to rookie season
Hadjar has performed reasonably well as Max Verstappen's team-mate in his first F1 season before the injury forced him to miss three races.
In short
Hadjar has recovered from his wrist injury sustained during summer training and will rejoin Red Bull at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
