# 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.
- Title: Hadjar returns to Red Bull after wrist injury · Sky Sports
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: isack hadjar, red bull racing, formula 1, azerbaijan grand prix, wrist injury, max verstappen, liam lawson, 2026 season, driver return, baku city circuit, sports, Hadjar
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13590366/isack-hadjar-red-bull-driver-to-return-to-action-at-azerbaijan-gp-after-missing-three-races-with-wrist-injury
- Published: 2026-09-22T09:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: isack hadjar, red bull racing, formula 1, azerbaijan grand prix, wrist injury, max verstappen, liam lawson, 2026 season, driver return, baku city circuit, 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.
## Key takeaway

Hadjar has recovered from his wrist injury sustained during summer training and will rejoin Red Bull at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.