Isack Hadjar will be absent from this weekend's Italian Grand Prix after his wrist injury, sustained during a summer‑break boxing session, has not healed sufficiently. Red Bull has called up Liam Lawson for a second straight race to fill Hadjar's seat at the team. The French driver first injured his wrist while sparring in a boxing workout last month, an incident that forced him to sit out the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Despite an aggressive rehabilitation programme, the medical team concluded that he would not be fit enough to tackle the high‑speed demands of Monza, and therefore recommended another week of rest.
Red Bull announced on Wednesday afternoon that while they are eager to give Hadjar every possible opportunity to race, his health must come first, and they hope to see him back in the cockpit for the next round in Madrid. "Liam will partner Max at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, while Isack continues to make encouraging progress following the wrist injury sustained during the summer break," Red Bull said in an official statement. "The team is closely monitoring his rehabilitation and will take no unnecessary risks with his return to competition and wishes him a speedy recovery." Lawson's promotion gives Yuki Tsunoda another chance to showcase his talent at the Racing Bulls. In the Dutch round, Lawson qualified only a tenth of a second behind Max Verstappen and went on to finish seventh, a stark improvement compared with his earlier outings for Red Bull at the start of the 2025 season, when he was briefly dropped.
Tsunoda, meanwhile, put in a solid performance, finishing just outside the points and edging out full‑time driver Arvid Lindblad, indicating that the team has depth beyond its headline names. Hadjar currently sits eighth in the Drivers' Championship.
Team principal Laurent Mekies has often praised the 21‑year‑old, noting that he has been Verstappen's closest teammate for several seasons and that his consistent pace makes him a valuable asset. While Red Bull has not yet confirmed Hadjar's contract status beyond 2026, his strong performances suggest that a seat for 2027 is likely, provided he returns to full fitness. The Italian Grand Prix weekend is packed with support races and media events.
On Thursday, September 3, the drivers' press conference will begin at 1 p.m., followed by the Paddock Uncut at 4 p.m. Friday, September 4, will feature an F3 practice session at 7.30 a.m., an F2 practice at 8.55 a.m., and the first Formula 1 practice session at 11 a.m. (the session actually starts at 11.30 a.m.).
Later in the day, F3 qualifying will run at 12.55 p.m., F2 qualifying at 1.50 p.m., and the second F1 practice session at 2.35 p.m. (starting at 3 p.m.). The F1 Show will air at 4.15 p.m., followed by the team bosses' press conference at 5.20 p.m.
Saturday, September 5, kicks off with an F3 sprint at 8.25 a.m., then the third F1 practice session at 11.15 a.m. (beginning at 11.30 a.m.).
The F2 sprint follows at 1.10 p.m., and the build‑up to qualifying starts at 2.15 p.m. The Italian Grand Prix qualifying session will take place at 3 p.m., with Ted's Qualifying Notebook airing at 5 p.m. Sunday, September 6, will see the F3 feature race at 7.10 a.m., the F2 feature race at 8.40 a.m., and the Porsche Supercup race at 10.40 a.m.
After a brief build‑up at 12.30 p.m., the main event – the Italian Grand Prix – will start at 2 p.m. The race will conclude with the chequered flag at 4 p.m., followed by a reaction segment and Ted's Notebook at 5 p.m. All of these sessions, including the qualifying, will also be available on Sky Sports Main Event.
For fans wanting to watch live, the race will be broadcast on Sky Sports F1 and can be streamed via NOW without a long‑term contract; the service can be cancelled at any time. The Monza circuit, Ferrari's home track, promises a classic high‑speed showdown, and despite Hadjar's absence, the weekend will still deliver plenty of on‑track action, compelling storylines, and opportunities for emerging drivers to make their mark.