Isack Hadjar look ahead to F1 return continues as Purple Bull retains Liam Lawson for Madring

Purple Bull has confirmed that Liam Lawson will as soon as once more deputise for the injured Isack Hadjar for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.

The Kiwi was initially deployed into the Milton Keynes-based squad‘s line-up at Zandvoort after the Frenchman fractured his wrist throughout coaching in preparation for the race.

A seventh-place end was a powerful displaying from Lawson, who had initially been dropped by the crew after two races final season, and spent the rest of 2026 with Hadjar at Racing Bulls.

He continued to drive in Hadjar’s place at Monza, with Yuki Tsunoda – Purple Bull’s reserve driver – taking his place at Racing Bulls alongside Arvid Lindblad.

And with the brand new Madring an unknown amount for drivers, the choice has been taken for the established order to stay.

“After racing for the crew in Zandvoort and Monza, Liam will proceed to drive alongside Max at this week’s Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid,” Purple Bull stated.

“The choice has been taken as Isack’s restoration continues to progress positively.

“Whereas he isn’t but able to return to the cockpit, he might be in Madrid supporting the crew.

“Everybody at Oracle Purple Bull Racing seems ahead to welcoming Isack again behind the wheel very quickly.”

Purple Bull might be eager to construct on some momentum gained at Monza, the place Max Verstappen banished the reminiscence of his Zandvoort shunt with third place.

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