Red Bull prioritises Hadjar recovery ahead of potential Baku return
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed on September 17 that Isack Hadjar's wrist injury recovery remains on schedule with no setbacks. A simulator session will help determine the French driver's fitness for a possible return at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix next week.
Mekies updates on Hadjar fitness
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies stated after the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid that Isack Hadjar's wrist recovery shows no setbacks and follows the expected timeline. [1] Hadjar has missed the races at Zandvoort, Monza and Madrid since sustaining the injury during summer training. [2]
Mekies indicated the team will use the coming week for further evaluation, including a simulator session to test real-life constraints. [1] The decision on a Baku return rests on whether Hadjar feels close to full fitness. [3]
Recovery remains the priority
Red Bull will not rush Hadjar back if the simulator session reveals incomplete recovery. [2] The team aims to avoid any risk that could affect the driver's long-term health. [3]
Liam Lawson continues to deputise in the Red Bull seat.
Related reading
- [1]'Nothing wrong with Isack's recovery' - Laurent Mekies on when Isack Hadjar will return (formula1). Accessed 2026-09-17.
- [2]Isack Hadjar: Red Bull driver's injury recovery going to plan as team provide update on next steps ahead of Azerbaijan GP decision (skysports). Accessed 2026-09-17.
- [3]Red Bull on Hadjar's Injury: "There Is Nothing Wrong with Isack's Recovery" (motorsport). Accessed 2026-09-17.