The FIA has declared the Italian Grand Prix at Monza a heat-hazard race for the race scheduled on Sunday. ^[1] Red Bull Racing driver Isack Hadjar will miss the Italian Grand Prix at Monza to continue recovering from a wrist injury. ^[2] Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the current Formula 1 championship leader, will start the Italian Grand Prix at Monza from the last position on the grid. ^[3] The cooling kit is optional; drivers who do not use it must carry 5kg of ballast in their car to avoid a competitive advantage. ^[4] The FIA's heat-hazard designation is applied when forecast temperatures are expected to exceed 31C at some point during Sunday's race. ^[5] Red Bull Racing confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace Isack Hadjar at the wheel for the Italian Grand Prix alongside teammate Max Verstappen. ^[6] This absence marks the second consecutive Formula 1 race that Isack Hadjar will miss due to his injury. ^[7] Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson in the Racing Bulls seat for the Italian Grand Prix. ^[8] Liam Lawson will remain in the second seat of the Red Bull team following Hadjar's absence. ^[9] Racing Bulls confirmed that Oliver Lindblad and Yuki Tsunoda will continue as their drivers for the Italian Grand Prix. ^[10] Liam Lawson, who usually races for the satellite team Racing Bulls, will return to drive alongside Max Verstappen for Red Bull. ^[11] Red Bull Racing stated on September 2, 2026, that while Hadjar's recovery is progressing, the team decided not to take the risk of his return for this race. ^[12]