Overview
- Hadjar suffered a small wrist fracture during the summer shutdown and missed the Dutch Grand Prix while he recovered.
- The 21‑year‑old has posted upbeat updates saying the wrist is not swollen, mobility is improving daily, and he is hopeful of racing at Monza.
- Red Bull has not confirmed his return and will make a final decision by Wednesday using a combination of formal medical assessment and simulator work.
- Liam Lawson stood in at Zandvoort, qualified strongly and finished seventh, and he remains on standby to reprise the RB22 seat if Hadjar is not cleared.
- Multiple reports say Red Bull remains satisfied with Hadjar’s long‑term prospects and expects contract talks for 2027 to follow, a development that could shape driver placements across the Red Bull programme.