Isack Hadjar recovery progressing; Red Bull to evaluate before Azerbaijan decision
Hadjar remains under assessment with simulator exposure planned; Red Bull will only clear him for Azerbaijan if he feels close to 100% to avoid compromising long‑term recovery.
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Mekies: 'There is nothing wrong with Isack's recovery' and it's on a fundamental normal timetable.
The team will evaluate Hadjar in a week and run simulator sessions to expose him to race‑like constraints.
Decision for Azerbaijan will depend on whether he feels close to 100%.
Lawson has covered Hadjar for Zandvoort, Monza and Madrid and scored points in recent races.
Red Bull has not confirmed whether Hadjar will be fit for Baku; a conservative approach is being followed.
Hadjar’s return would re‑place Lawson at Racing Bulls; otherwise Lawson could continue at Red Bull for Azerbaijan.