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Tsolov lands reserve driver role for F1 2027
The 19-year-old Bulgarian will get simulator work, free practice runs and testing as Red Bull prepares him for a future Formula 1 seat.
- Red Bull has appointed 19-year-old Bulgarian racer Nikola Tsolov as reserve driver for both Red Bull and Racing Bulls for the 2027 season, marking a strategic development move.
- Tsolov had been linked to a full-time Racing Bulls seat but was overlooked after the Faenza-based squad confirmed New Zealander Liam Lawson would retain his position alongside Arvid Lindblad.
- In his new role, Tsolov will undertake an "extensive development programme" combining simulator work with track experience through free practice sessions and tyre testing to prepare for F1.
- Currently second in the F2 standings, Tsolov sits seven points behind leader Rafael Camara with two rounds remaining, while Red Bull commits full support for his championship push.
- "My ambition is clear: I want to become an F1 driver," Tsolov said, with his immediate focus on finishing the F2 season strongly before beginning preparation for 2027.
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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,…
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