Isack Hadjar set to return to Red Bull for the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Isack Hadjar is set to rejoin Red Bull for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku after recuperating from a wrist injury, while Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls.

Hadjar sustained his wrist injury during training over the summer break and, following medical recommendations, was advised to refrain from driving to facilitate his recovery. Consequently, Lawson filled in for the French driver at Red Bull, starting with the Dutch Grand Prix, while Yuki Tsunoda advanced from his reserve position to take Lawson's place.

This arrangement lasted for three races as Hadjar focused on his rehabilitation, allowing Lawson to remain in the Red Bull seat for both the Italian and Spanish Grands Prix, with Tsunoda continuing to cover for Racing Bulls.

During his three races with Red Bull, Lawson accumulated 14 points, with Monza being the only event where he finished without scoring due to a series of power unit penalties, followed by a pit stop after contact with Nico Hulkenberg damaged part of his front wing. Tsunoda finished 10th in that race, narrowly missing out on points in Zandvoort after Pierre Gasly overtook him late in the event.

"The team extends its gratitude to Liam for his professionalism, commitment, and hard work throughout the last three races," stated Red Bull. "Stepping in under demanding circumstances, he delivered remarkable performances and made a significant contribution to the team."

Liam Lawson, Red Bull

Hadjar will be making his first appearance in an F1 car since the Hungarian Grand Prix in July, although he managed to increase his seasonal points total during this period when his third-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix was reinstated.

McLaren and Red Bull successfully appealed against the post-race rescinding of Pierre Gasly's two five-second penalties for pitlane speeding, which elevated Hadjar back into the podium positions.

The French driver also consulted with MotoGP champion Marc Marquez, who faced an arm fracture in 2020—an injury that worsened when he attempted to return to competition too soon, leading to multiple surgeries on the same arm over the ensuing years.

Marquez shared that he advised Hadjar: "I learned in the past that missing one race won’t change your life. Worsening your injury by returning too early can change your life."

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