Isack Hadjar’s fractured wrist injury forced him to sit out the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort and has reconfigured Red Bull Racing’s lineup for the remainder of the season.
The 24‑year‑old, who finished on the podium in Baku, admitted that the break was a “small fracture on the outside of the wrist” and could take up to six weeks in splint before returning to full speed. Hadjar had been sidelined for the Dutch event and, on the recommendation of MotoGP star Marc Marquez, skipped the following two rounds.
During the Zandvoort press conference, Hadjar was pressed on how the injury occurred. Sources close to the team suggested he had been boxing, a claim the driver did not confirm until after the Baku result. “It’s been a moment now,” he said after the race, adding that he had “definitely missed it.” He promised to exercise more caution next time he’s in the ring.
The wrist’s location makes healing difficult; constant use stresses the carpal bones and can delay or prevent proper fusion. Red Bull’s standard protocol involves a six‑week splint, after which drivers often feel residual discomfort.
Driver Line‑up Adjustments
Max Verstappen’s teammate, Isack Hadjar, was absent from the Zandvoort grid, prompting multi‑team coordination on reserve entries. The setback highlighted the importance of backup plans in the high‑stakes environment of Formula 1.
Hadjar’s return will involve balancing training demands with rehabilitation; he noted it’s “good to be back fighting with the other drivers” and that he “loves to do it.” The driver hopes to apply more brain‑based approach to his next boxing session to protect his wrist.
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