Oracle Red Bull Racing is set to welcome back Isack Hadjar after he missed an extended amount of time due to an injury. He will be back in the lineup for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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The Formula 1 team announced the news with a statement on Tuesday. Oracle Red Bull Racing said that replacement driver Liam Lawson will move back to the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls team after he spent three Grands Prix driving the Red Bull entry.
Hadjar had missed the events at Zandvoort, Monza, and the all-new Madring after sustaining a wrist injury while training. He completed his rehabilitation and received clearance to compete again.
"Oracle Red Bull Racing is delighted to welcome Isack back this weekend," a statement from the team said. "Having made a successful recovery from his wrist injury, Isack will return to action at the Baku City Circuit on Thursday.
"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 best as he returns to Visa Cash App Racing Bulls."
Prior to the injury, Hadjar had competed in 11 Grands Prix. He scored 71 points this season, and he posted a podium finish in the Monaco Grand Prix. He has finished eighth or better in eight of the 11 Grands Prix in which he has competed.
Hadjar's return from injury will take place earlier than expected due to an altered schedule. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix festivities will actually begin on Thursday, Sept. 24, with two practice sessions.
The schedule will continue on Sept. 25 with another practice session and qualifying. The Grand Prix will then take place on Saturday, Sept. 26.
The reason for the schedule change is that F1 does not want to clash with Azerbaijan Remembrance Day, a national day of mourning, on Sept. 27.
