Isack Hadjar ahead of his racing comeback in Baku: How his wrist is doing

What a race weekend for Isack Hadjar – and not a single kilometre of racing has even taken place yet. On Tuesday morning ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, it was clear: Hadjar would be racing again this weekend after several weeks out with injury. And on the morning of media day in Baku (which, exceptionally, took place on a Wednesday), Hadjar and Red Bull Racing made it official: they will also be teaming up for the 2027 season, with Hadjar’s contract – due to expire at the end of 2026 – having been extended.

Hadjar doubly delighted in Baku

At Wednesday’s pre-race press conference, Isack Hadjar seemed, in the best possible sense, impressed by the events leading up to the race weekend. The Frenchman said, almost in amazement: “The last time I had my hands on the steering wheel was in Hungary.” That was the last Grand Prix before the summer break. He picked up an injury over the summer – but is now fit again and back in action – and has even been given a new contract. With a blissful smile, Hadjar said: “Everything’s great.”

What did he miss the most? Hadjar: “The competition, the pressure and the battle on the track. When you’re out of the action, you realise that life is a bit flat and boring, and you just want to get back. It was a few frustrating weeks. So it’s really lovely to be back and able to compete again.”

Minor fracture, no operation

What exactly was the matter with his wrist? Hadjar explained: “It’s a minor fracture just outside the wrist. It’s simply a long healing process. I don’t need an operation or anything like that; it’s all healing naturally, but it’s taking a while. It still hurts a bit, but it’s been six weeks now and they say it’s strong enough to withstand the pressure. I tested it in the simulator and it went well. It’s a similar environment to the cockpit. And with the adrenaline on the track, it should all be fine. It’s good enough to drive. That’s all I need. But it’s definitely a challenging circuit for a comeback.”

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