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Lawson's Shock Red Bull F1 Return After 16 Months
19 Aug
Summary
- Liam Lawson returns to Red Bull after a 16-month absence.
- Isack Hadjar's wrist injury promoted Lawson back into RB22.
- Yuki Tsunoda will replace Lawson at Racing Bulls for Zandvoort.
Liam Lawson has been surprisingly reinstated at Red Bull for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix, marking his return 16 months after his previous departure. This unexpected opportunity arises due to a wrist injury sustained by Isack Hadjar during the mid-season break. Hadjar's injury will prevent him from competing at Zandvoort, leading to Lawson's promotion back into the RB22. The team expressed well wishes to Hadjar for a swift recovery and thanked Lawson for stepping in on short notice.
Since his release from Red Bull last year, Lawson has demonstrated strong performance with Racing Bulls, accumulating 43 points in the current season. This driver change also affects Yuki Tsunoda, who will now partner Arvid Lindblad at Racing Bulls in Zandvoort, filling the seat vacated by Lawson. Hadjar has secured 68 points in his debut Red Bull season, though his availability for the subsequent Italian Grand Prix on September 6 remains uncertain.
