Liam Lawson stays with Red Bull as injured Hadjar misses Italian GP

Liam Lawson will <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/08/19/liam-lawson-set-for-shock-return-to-red-bull-racing/">remain Max Verstappen's Formula 1 teammate</a> at Red Bull for the Italian Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar failed to recover in time from his wrist injury, the team confirmed overnight. Hadjar had said he was hopeful of returning for Sunday's race but will now miss a second event with injury. <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/08/21/lawson-gears-up-for-good-opportunity-with-red-bull-return/">Lawson keeps Hadjar's spot</a> at Red Bull and Yuki Tsunoda gets a second race with Racing Bulls in Lawson's usual seat. "Liam will drive alongside Max at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, while Isack continues to make encouraging progress following the wrist injury sustained during the summer break," Red Bull said on social media.