Hadjar Returns to Red Bull Cockpit for Baku After Wrist Recovery
Isack Hadjar returns to the Red Bull seat in Baku, displacing Liam Lawson who scores points in his absence.
Key points
- Isack Hadjar returns to the Red Bull seat for the Baku Grand Prix after recovering from a wrist injury.
- Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls after scoring points in seventh and sixth places during his three-race stint.
- Yuki Tsunoda moves back to the reserve driver role following his brief period as a full-time starter.
The asphalt of the Baku Street Circuit hums with anticipation as Isack Hadjar prepares to re-enter the Red Bull cockpit. After three races sidelined by a wrist injury, the 21-year-old Frenchman is back, his hands secure in the wheel as the team confirms his return for the Azerbaijani Grand Prix.
This shift reshuffles the grid dynamics instantly. Liam Lawson, who stepped into the seat during Hadjar's absence, returns to the Racing Bulls factory. Yuki Tsunoda, who filled Lawson's vacancy, drops back to the reserve bench, his brief stint as a full-time starter concluding with a single point in Monza.
Injury pauses racing rhythm
Hadjar missed the last three events following the summer break due to a wrist injury that demanded strict medical protocols. This forced a rapid chain reaction across the Red Bull family. Lawson moved up from his role at the sister team, while Tsunoda slid into the vacancy left behind, creating a temporary triangular rotation of drivers.
Lawson delivers strong results
The team praised Lawson for his professionalism during his three-race spell in the primary car. Despite difficult circumstances, he secured two points finishes, taking seventh in Zandvoort and sixth in Madrid. His performance stood out against a backdrop where Tsunoda managed a tenth-place finish in Monza to add a single point for the Racing Bulls outfit.
Team gratitude for stand-in
Red Bull issued a public statement thanking Lawson for his engagement and valuable contribution. They also acknowledged Tsunoda's effort, noting his dedication to the team during his time in the seat. As Hadjar takes the wheel again, the focus shifts back to the young Frenchman's recovery and his immediate integration into the race weekend in Baku.
