Isack Hadjar will be absent from the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid as he continues his rehabilitation from a fractured wrist. The young French driver sustained a hairline fracture in one of the bones of his wrist during a routine training session over the summer break that included a boxing workout.
The injury forced him to miss the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, and now the Spanish round, extending his time away from the cockpit. To fill the vacancy, Red Bull has once again called upon Liam Lawson, who will partner Max Verstappen for a third consecutive race. Lawson, who previously stepped in for Hadjar at Zandvoort and Monza, will line up alongside the Dutch champion at the Madring circuit. Red Bull released a statement confirming the decision: "After racing for the team in Zandvoort and Monza, Liam will continue to drive alongside Max at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
The decision has been taken as Isack's recovery continues to progress positively. While he is not yet ready to return to the cockpit, he will be in Madrid supporting the team.
Everyone at Red Bull Racing looks forward to welcoming Isack back behind the wheel very soon." Lawson's performance in the Netherlands was encouraging; he qualified only one tenth of a second slower than Verstappen and finished the Dutch Grand Prix in seventh place, a stark improvement compared with his two outings for Red Bull at the start of the 2025 season, after which he was temporarily dropped. At Monza, Lawson's qualifying run was halted in Q2, partly because he was impeded on his fastest lap by Oscar Piastri.
The race itself proved eventful: a penalty forced him to start from the pit lane, and an early collision with Audi's Nico Hulkenberg during the first standing‑start restart required a front‑wing change. Despite these setbacks, Lawson managed to climb back to 14th place, while Verstappen secured a podium finish.
Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda continues to represent the Racing Bulls squad. He delivered two solid performances over the weekend, finishing a position ahead of his teammate Arvid Lindblad in the Dutch Grand Prix and scoring a valuable point by finishing 10th at Monza. The Monza result, however, may be contested by Audi, who plan to appeal after an incident at the standing restart where Tsunoda inadvertently entered the wrong grid slot, prompting an additional formation lap. Tsunoda, who was released by Red Bull last season, expressed optimism about his future prospects ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, stating, "I'm free!
Would love to hear those calls, but not yet. It's good that things are going positive, at least. Obviously, my primary target is to be in Formula 1. Let's see.
In this world anything can happen. At the same time, it's also knowing that it's not easy to have a seat." The Spanish Grand Prix weekend is packed with a full schedule of support series and media events. On Thursday, September 10, the drivers' press conference begins at 2 p.m., followed by the Paddock Uncut at 5 p.m. Friday, September 11, features an 8:50 a.m.
F3 practice session, a 10 a.m. F2 practice, and the first Spanish Grand Prix practice session starting at 11:30 a.m. (listed as 11:30 p.m. in the original text, which appears to be a typo).
The day continues with F2 qualifying at 12:55 p.m., a team‑bosses press conference at 2:40 p.m., the second practice session at 3:45 p.m., F3 qualifying at 5:20 p.m., and the F1 Show at 6:20 p.m. Saturday, September 12, kicks off with an F3 sprint at 10 a.m., followed by the third Spanish Grand Prix practice at 11 a.m. (again listed as 11:30 a.m.). The F2 sprint is scheduled for 1:10 p.m., with the qualifying build‑up at 2:15 p.m., and the official Spanish Grand Prix qualifying session at 3 p.m., which will also be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event.
The afternoon concludes with the F3 Feature Race 1 at 4:55 p.m. and Ted's Qualifying Notebook at 6 p.m. Sunday, September 13, hosts the second F3 feature race at 8:40 a.m., the F2 feature race at 10:20 a.m., and a build‑up to the main event at 12:30 p.m. The Spanish Grand Prix itself starts at 2 p.m., with the chequered flag and post‑race reaction at 4 p.m., followed by Ted's Notebook at 5 p.m.
Formula 1 fans can watch every session live from Friday onward on Sky Sports F1, with streaming available through the NOW platform. The service offers a contract‑free option that can be cancelled at any time, making it accessible for viewers who want to follow the action without a long‑term commitment. In summary, Isack Hadjar's wrist fracture continues to keep him sidelined, prompting Red Bull to rely on Liam Lawson for the third straight race. Lawson has shown resilience and adaptability, delivering respectable results despite early setbacks.
Yuki Tsunoda remains a competitive presence for Racing Bulls, adding points and navigating the challenges of a busy support‑race program. The Spanish Grand Prix weekend promises a full slate of racing, press events, and analysis, all broadcast live for a global audience eager to see how the championship narrative unfolds in Madrid.