Red Bull Racing has officially confirmed that Isack Hadjar will miss this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The young Frenchman continues to struggle with a wrist injury sustained during a training incident over the summer break, forcing him to the sidelines for a second consecutive race.
Team management has opted for a cautious rehabilitation schedule, choosing not to rush Hadjar's return to competitive action.
The Confirmed Lineup for Monza
With Hadjar unfit to drive, Liam Lawson will continue to deputize alongside Max Verstappen in the senior Red Bull squad. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda remains in place at Racing Bulls, filling the seat left vacant by Lawson's temporary promotion.
Lawson admitted to media in the Monza paddock that confirmation of his second outing in the RB22 came relatively late on Wednesday, requiring him to split his simulator preparation across both team environments throughout the week.
Why It Matters and Immediate Impact
Hadjar's ongoing absence is a significant blow to his maiden full campaign with the Milton Keynes squad, where he currently sits eighth in the Drivers' Championship on 68 points. Having sat out the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort—where Lawson stepped in and salvaged a solid seventh-place finish—Hadjar's prolonged recovery highlights the physical toll modern ground-effect Formula 1 cars take on drivers, even outside the cockpit.
Red Bull has emphasized that it is taking zero unnecessary risks, drawing comparisons to conservative medical recoveries seen in other motorsport disciplines. For Lawson, Monza provides a golden, low-pressure opportunity to build on his Zandvoort points finish and further demonstrate his adaptability under pressure across a standard full-weekend format.
What Happens Next?
The team will closely monitor Hadjar's recovery milestones following the Italian round, with sights potentially set on a return later in the autumn calendar. For now, all eyes turn to the Temple of Speed as Lawson straps into the RB22 for Friday practice alongside Verstappen.
How will this revised lineup affect the pecking order at Monza? Check out our latest race predictions for detailed data-driven insights ahead of the Grand Prix.
