Rome, 13 Nov. (LaPresse) – Red Bull and Racing Bulls have confirmed that Bulgarian Formula 2 driver Nikola Tsolov will be their shared reserve driver for the 2027 season. The announcement follows the news that Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will remain part of the Racing Bulls driver line-up for another year, putting an end to speculation about a possible promotion for Tsolov to a works seat. Instead, the Bulgarian driver will join both the Faenza-based team and its sister outfit, Red Bull, as a reserve driver, meaning he will be on standby to race if required, help develop the car through simulator work, and have the opportunity to drive in further FP1 sessions – having impressed during his debut outing in Mexico City – and in Test Pre-Conference (TPC) sessions. This move follows Tsolov’s progression through the junior ranks, having finished second in the 2025 Formula 3 championship before moving up to F2, where he remains in contention for the title with two races to go.
Tsolov to be Red Bull and Racing Bulls’ reserve driver for 2027
Rome, 13 Nov. (LaPresse) – Red Bull and Racing Bulls have confirmed that Bulgarian Formula 2 driver Nikola Tsolov will be their shared reserve driver for the 2027 season. The announcement follows the news that Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will remain part of the Racing Bulls driver line-up for another year, putting an end to speculation about a possible promotion for Tsolov to a works seat. Instead, the Bulgarian driver will join both the Faenza-based team and its sister outfit, Red Bull, as a reserve driver, meaning he will be on standby to race if required, help develop the car through simulator work, and have the opportunity to drive in further FP1 sessions – having impressed during his debut outing in Mexico City – and in Test Pre-Conference (TPC) sessions. This move follows Tsolov’s progression through the junior ranks, having finished second in the 2025 Formula 3 championship before moving up to F2, where he remains in contention for the title with two races to go.