BBC has reported that the wrist injury ruling Isack Hadjar out of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix occurred during boxing training. The French Red Bull driver will miss the Zandvoort weekend, with Liam Lawson called up to replace Isack Hadjar, although Red Bull has not disclosed the precise circumstances surrounding the incident.
Isack Hadjar has never hidden his enthusiasm for the “noble art” and other combat disciplines. “I like boxing, martial arts and combat sports in general,” Isack Hadjar told FormulaPassion.it’s Carlo Platella in an interview published in June 2025. Alongside motorsport legend Ayrton Senna, Isack Hadjar also named Muhammad Ali, widely regarded as the greatest boxer of all time, as one of his heroes.
BBC report links Isack Hadjar injury to boxing training
Isack Hadjar is reported to have fractured his wrist and will therefore miss the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Liam Lawson, his former Racing Bulls team-mate, will take over the Red Bull seat for the weekend.
Red Bull provided no specific details about the cause of the number six driver’s injury in its official statement, saying only that the incident occurred during Formula 1’s summer break. Initial reports indicated more generally that Isack Hadjar had been hurt during a training session, but the BBC subsequently identified a boxing workout as the reported cause.
Untimely setback after a strong start at Red Bull
If confirmed, the circumstances would represent a significant lapse in judgement for a driver competing at this level. The timing is particularly unfortunate because this is Isack Hadjar’s first season with a leading team, and his performances during the opening half of the championship had been widely regarded as positive.
The injury has now interrupted Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull campaign at the first race after the summer break, while providing Liam Lawson with an unexpected opportunity to return to the senior team at Zandvoort.
