Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar misses Dutch Grand Prix with broken hand

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will miss this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix due to a hand injury, with Liam Lawson drafted in as his temporary replacement.

The Frenchman reportedly broke his hand while boxing during the sport’s summer break.

While Red Bull have only officially stated he is likely to miss the race, a source close to the team has confirmed his absence to BBC Sport.

New Zealander Lawson, who typically drives for sister team Racing Bulls, will take the vacant seat in Zandvoort.

Lawson seeks redemption at Red Bull

This unexpected promotion provides the Kiwi driver with a crucial opportunity to atone for a difficult start to his 2025 campaign.

Lawson was initially slated to partner Max Verstappen for the entirety of last year but suffered a demotion after just two lacklustre appearances.

Japanese reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda will now fill Lawson’s spot at Racing Bulls for the weekend.

Tsunoda himself is seeking a return to form after being dropped from the primary squad at the conclusion of last season.

Verstappen prepares for final home race

The driver reshuffle comes during a challenging first half of the 2026 season for Red Bull’s leading outfit.

Four-time world champion Verstappen has yet to secure a race victory this year, managing only second-place finishes in Austria and Hungary.

The Dutch superstar narrowly missed out on the 2025 title, finishing just two points behind McLaren’s Lando Norris despite a remarkable 100-point comeback in the second half of the year.

This weekend carries immense emotional weight as it marks Verstappen’s final appearance at his home event.

The historic Zandvoort circuit is set to drop off the calendar next season due to mounting financial pressures on the race organisers.