Ricciardo ruled out of Dutch GP with broken wrist, Lawson to replace him

Ricciardo ruled out of Dutch GP with broken wrist, Lawson to replace him

 

 

 

Ricciardo ed at the banked Turn 3 corner after getting caught out by Oscar Piastri’s just ahead of him.While the wasn’t too heavy, it was immediately clear that Ricciardo had hurt himself.Who Will Be Red Bull’s Next F1 Driver?Video of Who Will Be Red Bull's Next F1 Driver?It was soon confirmed that Ricciardo had been taken to hospital for further evaluation following an initial examination at the circuit’s medical centre.Ricciardo taken to hospital amid concern over hand after practice shuntAfter checks at the hospital, it was revealed that the 34-year-old had broken his wrist and thus would be unable to race this weekend.The news was confirmed to a number of media outlets by Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko in Zandvoort. Shortly after, AlphaTauri released a statement: “After today’s incident during Free Practice 2 in Zandvoort, in which Daniel Ricciardo hit the barrier at Turn 3, he was brought to the local hospital and further examinations were carried out. An X-ray confirmed he sustained a break to a metacarpal on his left hand, and this injury will not allow him to continue his duties, so he will be replaced by the team’s reserve driver Liam Lawson for the remainder of this weekend. The team wishes him all the best for the quickest possible recovery.”Further updates will be released in due course.”Lawson, who has been present at Zandvoort this weekend as Red Bull and AlphaTauri’s reserve driver, will step in alongside Yuki Tsunoda.Related Who is Liam Lawson? Red Bull’s latest junior to make F1 debut Verstappen explains “weird” handling complaint in Dutch GP practiceGiven that the Italian Grand Prix is next weekened, it’s likely Ricciardo will have to sit out of next week’s race at Monza as well. 

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