Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar is set to make his comeback at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing three races due to a wrist injury. The 21-year-old Frenchman sustained the injury while training during Formula 1's summer break in August, preventing him from competing in the races held in the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain.

Hadjar's return coincides with Thursday's two practice sessions in Baku, as the race weekend schedule has been adjusted to avoid a clash with Azerbaijan Remembrance Day.

A team statement expressed excitement about his return:

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.

In Hadjar's absence, Liam Lawson stepped in, performing commendably for the team. The team acknowledged Lawson's contributions, stating:

The team would like to sincerely thank Liam for his professionalism, dedication, and hard work over the past three races.

Yuki Tsunoda, the reserve driver, filled Lawson's seat at Racing Bulls during this period. Both teams expressed gratitude for Tsunoda's efforts, with Racing Bulls noting:

A huge thank you to Yuki for stepping in over the past three races, giving everything for the team and scoring some very valuable points.

Before his injury, Hadjar had a solid debut season, including a podium finish in Monaco. However, he now faces a 49-point deficit to Oscar Piastri from McLaren and is 74 points behind his teammate Max Verstappen.

The Azerbaijan GP marks the beginning of a triple-header, with subsequent races in Malaysia and Singapore scheduled for the following weekends.