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Tsolov lands reserve driver role for F1 2027
The 19-year-old Bulgarian will combine simulator work, free practice outings and testing as Red Bull prepares him for a future Formula 1 race seat.
- Red Bull named 19-year Nikola Tsolov as reserve driver for both Red Bull and Racing Bulls for the 2027 season, following the decision to retain Liam Lawson for a full-time seat.
- Racing Bulls confirmed Lawson would continue alongside Arvid Lindblad in 2027, ending speculation about a potential promotion for the Bulgarian driver.
- Challenging for the title in his first full F2 season, Tsolov claimed six victories. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies said, "We have enormous belief in Nikola's potential and see him as a driver with a very exciting future in F1."
- In his new role, Tsolov will undertake an "extensive development programme" combining simulator work with track experience, including FP1 outings and testing of previous cars.
- Tsolov sits second in the F2 standings, seven points behind leader Rafael Camara, with two rounds remaining in Qatar and Abu Dhabi before his 2027 reserve duties begin.
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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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