Overview
- Hadjar injured his wrist during summer training and has missed the last three races while Liam Lawson filled his Red Bull seat and Yuki Tsunoda deputised at Racing Bulls.
- Team principal Laurent Mekies says recovery is progressing normally and that the squad will not risk a return that could harm Hadjar’s long‑term function.
- Red Bull plans to run Hadjar on the team simulator and carry out formal medical assessments with a final clearance decision expected in the week before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
- Paddock reports have suggested a possible torn tendon that could lengthen his absence but Red Bull has not confirmed those reports and treats them as unverified.
- Lawson’s strong stand‑in performances have eased short‑term pressure on the team and given Red Bull time to prioritise Hadjar’s health while assessing driver options for the coming races and 2027 plans.