Isack Hadjar will be absent from the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid as he continues his rehabilitation from a fractured wrist. The injury, sustained during a routine boxing workout over the summer break, was diagnosed as a hairline fracture in one of the bones of his wrist. This setback forced Hadjar to miss the Dutch, Italian and now Spanish rounds of the championship, extending his time away from the cockpit. To fill the vacancy, Red Bull has called on Liam Lawson for a third consecutive race alongside team leader Max Verstappen.
Lawson, who previously stepped in for Hadjar at Zandvoort and Monza, will once again partner Verstappen for the Madrid event. 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 recent performances have been a mixed bag. In the Dutch Grand Prix, he qualified just a tenth slower than Verstappen and managed to finish the race in seventh place, a respectable result that contrasted sharply with his earlier outings at the start of the 2025 season, which saw him dropped after two underwhelming appearances. At Monza, Lawson's qualifying run was cut short in Q2, partly because he was impeded by Oscar Piastri on his fastest lap.
The race itself proved challenging: a penalty forced him to start from the pit lane, and an early incident with Audi driver Nico Hulkenberg during a standing‑start restart required a front‑wing change. Despite these setbacks, Lawson clawed his way back to 14th position, while Verstappen stood on the podium. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda continues to represent Racing Bulls.
He delivered solid performances over the past two weekends, finishing ahead of teammate Arvid Lindblad in the Dutch Grand Prix and scoring a point by finishing 10th at Monza. The Monza result, however, is under scrutiny.
Audi has indicated it may appeal the outcome of an incident that occurred during the standing‑start restart, where Tsunoda mistakenly entered the wrong grid slot, prompting an additional formation lap. This procedural error could have ramifications for the final classification.
Tsunoda, who was released from Red Bull's junior programme last season, remains optimistic about his future. Ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, he expressed a desire to secure a seat for the 2027 season, 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 supporting events. The schedule begins on Thursday, September 10, with a drivers' press conference at 2 pm followed by the Paddock Uncut at 5 pm. Friday, September 11, features F3 practice at 8:50 am, F2 practice at 10 am, and the first Formula 1 practice session at 12 pm (the session actually starts at 11:30 am local time).
The day continues with F2 qualifying at 12:55 pm, a team bosses' press conference at 2:40 pm, the second F1 practice at 3:45 pm, F3 qualifying at 5:20 pm, and the F1 Show at 6:20 pm. Saturday, September 12, sees the F3 sprint at 10 am, the third F1 practice at 11 am, the F2 sprint at 1:10 pm, and the build‑up to qualifying at 2:15 pm. Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix kicks off at 3 pm, followed by the F3 Feature Race 1 at 4:55 pm, and Ted's Qualifying Notebook at 6 pm. On Sunday, September 13, the weekend concludes with the F3 Feature Race 2 at 8:40 am, the F2 Feature Race at 10:20 am, and the Grand Prix build‑up at 12:30 pm.
The main event, the Spanish Grand Prix, starts at 2 pm, with the chequered flag and post‑race reaction at 4 pm, and Ted's final notebook at 5 pm. The qualifying session is also broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event. The Spanish Grand Prix will take place at the newly built Madring circuit in Madrid, marking a fresh chapter for Formula 1 in Spain.
All sessions will be streamed live on Sky Sports F1, and viewers can watch via the NOW platform without a long‑term contract, with the option to cancel at any time. Fans can look forward to a weekend of high‑speed action, strategic battles, and the continued drama surrounding driver line‑ups as the championship progresses.