Our verdict on Lawson and Tsunoda's Dutch GP call-ups

Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda have been called up for the Dutch Grand Prix on August 19, 2026, as replacements following Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar's wrist injury. Lawson will drive for Red Bull Racing, with The Race arguing he is the most logical choice due to his experience with the 2026 power unit's harvesting and deployment challenges. Tsunoda, officially Red Bull Racing's reserve, has been placed in the Racing Bulls car, which is described as the class of the midfield heading into the weekend.