Red Bull's Hadjar to return from injury at Azerbaijan GP
Isack Hadjar missed the first three races following the summer break after sustaining a wrist injury while doing fitness training; watch every session of the Azerbaijan GP from Thursday live on Sky Sports F1, with the race on Saturday at 12pm
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."
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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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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.
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