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Tsolov Lands Reserve Driver Role for F1 2027
The 19-year-old Bulgarian will join an extensive development program that includes simulator work, FP1 outings and substitute duties after missing a full-time seat.
- Nikola Tsolov has been named official reserve driver for Red Bull and Racing Bulls for the 2027 Formula 1 season, participating in an "extensive development programme" including FP1 outings.
- Tsolov had been linked to a full-time seat at Racing Bulls, but the team confirmed Liam Lawson will continue alongside Arvid Lindblad next year.
- Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies praised Tsolov's maturity, stating, "We have enormous belief in Nikola's potential and see him as a driver with a very exciting future in F1."
- With two rounds remaining in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, Tsolov remains focused on his F2 title fight, sitting seven points behind leader Rafael Camara.
- The reserve role involves simulator work and on-track experience through FP1 outings, building on the 690 kilometers Tsolov completed at Imola as he prepares for a future F1 race seat.
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Nikola Tsolov has received new recognition from Red Bull after it became clear that he will be a reserve driver for both of the company's Formula 1 teams in the 2027 season. The news comes just a few hours after it was confirmed that the Bulgarian driver will not receive a starting place in the championship next year. Thus, Tsolov will become the first Bulgarian to hold such a position in Formula 1. In addition to his duties as a reserve driver,…
Bulgarian driver Nikola Tsolov, currently 2nd in the F2 Championship, will be the reserve rider of the Red Bull and Racing Bulls teams in 2027.
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