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Racing Bulls Confirm Their Top Prospect for F1 Seat Promotion
Highlights
- Nikola Tsolov confirmed as Racing Bulls’ F1 “next in line”
- Tsolov leads FIA F2 Championship by 27 points after eight rounds
- Tsolov won three consecutive feature races at Red Bull Ring, Silverstone
- No formal 2027 seat decision made; Liam Lawson’s future unclear
- Red Bull has not applied for Tsolov’s FIA Super Licence yet
- Team monitoring Tsolov carefully; promotion depends on timing, circumstances
Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane confirms Nikola Tsolov is “next in line” for a Formula 1 seat, as the Bulgarian leads Formula 2 by 27 points after eight rounds.
Tsolov’s surge includes three consecutive feature wins at the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone, matching a streak last achieved by Davide Valsecchi in 2012.
Permane says describing Tsolov as merely “on the radar” undersells the attention, yet he cautions that no decision for 2027 is made amid talk around replacing Liam Lawson.
Red Bull has not filed an FIA Super Licence application for Tsolov. Fellow junior Ayumu Iwasa builds mileage in FP1 sessions, underscoring the programme’s methodical approach to eligibility.
Red Bull has not applied for Tsolov’s FIA Super Licence yet.
Racing Bulls balances succession planning with current form. Lawson’s campaign, including a robust Austria weekend, strengthens his case alongside rookie Arvid Lindblad’s progress.
Permane stresses timing and circumstances will dictate any promotion, with the team prioritising weekend execution over long-range announcements.
Permane says “on the radar” understates the attention Tsolov is attracting.
If Tsolov seals the F2 title, he cannot return to the category. That further intensifies 2027 planning, dependent on seat availability and the broader Red Bull driver picture.
The Red Bull ladder historically accelerates form drivers, but Racing Bulls must balance pipeline pressure with fairness to incumbents, highlighted by Lawson’s recent overtaking displays.
Tsolov’s three straight F2 feature wins mirror a benchmark last seen in 2012.
Infrastructure also matters. Racing Bulls’ upgraded Belgium facilities aim to sharpen car development and operations, providing a stronger platform for whichever junior steps up.
For now, Tsolov remains the clear candidate, the team continues evaluation, and any move waits on results, licensing, and the evolving 2027 market.
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3 straight feature race wins
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+27 point F2 Championship Lead
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Racing Bulls: “Next in line” (but not confirmed yet!)
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No green light yet for F1 2027
No green light yet for F1 2027
“Calling him ‘on the radar’ understates the attention Nikola is getting.”
— Alan Permane, Team Principal
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Future F1?
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Future F1?
With historic momentum, Nikola Tsolov is the next Red Bull prodigy—but the lights are still red on a 2027 Racing Bulls seat.
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