Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will return to action at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing three races with a wrist injury.
Hadjar was unable to drive at races in the Netherlands, Italy and Spain after sustaining the injury while doing fitness training during Formula 1’s summer break in August.
A team statement released on Tuesday morning said: “Oracle Red Bull Racing is delighted to welcome Isack back this weekend.
“Having made a successful recovery from his wrist injury, Isack will return to action at the Baku City Circuit on Thursday.”
Liam Lawson was promoted from Racing Bulls to deputise for Hadjar, with reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda filling the New Zealander’s seat at Red Bull’s junior squad.
Red Bull added: “The team would like to sincerely thank Liam for his professionalism, dedication and hard work over the past three races.
“Stepping in under challenging circumstances, he delivered some impressive performances and made a valuable contribution to the team. We wish him all the very best as he returns to Visa Cash App Racing Bulls.”
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Sky Sports’ Craig Slater reveals further details on the extent of Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury that has sidelined him from competing in the Dutch Grand Prix.
Racing Bulls also thanked Tsunoda for his contribution, with the Japanese driver now returning to his role as reserve for both teams.
“Liam returns to VCARB this weekend in Baku, with Isack having made a full recovery from his wrist injury,” Racing Bulls said.
“A huge thank you to Yuki for stepping in over the past three races, giving everything for the team and scoring some very valuable points.”
The Azerbaijan GP, held on a street circuit in Baku, starts a day earlier than normal with practice taking place this coming Wednesday ahead of a Saturday race. It is the first round of a triple header with races in Malaysia and Singapore following on the subsequent two weekends.
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