Red Bull's Hadjar set to miss Dutch GP with wrist injury, reports say

Red Bull junior driver Isack Hadjar is reportedly sidelined for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix after sustaining a wrist injury. Media reports indicate the 21-year-old French racer suffered the injury during a routine gym session, making him unlikely to be fit for the Formula One race at Zandvoort.

While Red Bull has not officially confirmed the injury, New Zealander Liam Lawson is widely expected to step in for Hadjar. Lawson, who currently competes for Racing Bulls and sits ninth in the drivers' standings, would make a temporary return to the Red Bull fold. He previously made his Formula One debut at Zandvoort in 2023, replacing an injured Daniel Ricciardo.

Should Lawson take Hadjar's seat, it could create a further ripple effect in the driver lineup. Reports suggest that former Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda might fill Lawson's position at Racing Bulls, potentially alongside Arvid Lindblad. Hadjar has been a notable performer in his rookie season, considered a potential future candidate for a seat alongside Max Verstappen.

The Dutch Grand Prix marks the 12th event of the Formula One season. The series will then proceed to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza two weeks later. Hadjar's absence, if confirmed, would be a significant blow to his promising rookie campaign.