Racing Bulls Choose Liam Lawson over Bulgaria’s Nikola Tsolov for Next Formula 1 Season

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Bulgarian Formula 2 driver Nikola Tsolov will not compete for Racing Bulls next season in Formula 1, after the team announced that they will keep their current racing tandem of Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad.
On October 30, Tsolov became the first Bulgarian to take part in an official Formula 1 session after being selected by Racing Bulls for the opening free practice session at the Mexican Grand Prix, finishing in 12th place, nearly a second and a half behind the fastest driver of the session, Charles Leclerc.
Tsolov’s performances in testing with Racing Bulls and in Formula 2 had cast doubt on Lawson’s future in recent months, but the New Zealander is also producing results. He started third at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix 2026 and finished seventh, giving him 89 points in Formula 1.
Tsolov is currently doing his second series of tests in the Racing Bulls car from 2025 at the Hungaroring track.
Lawson said, as quoted by F1, that he is very happy to be continuing with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls next year. “We have had a brilliant season together and the team has worked very hard to produce a fast car, which I have loved driving. It feels great to be part of a historic season for the team as we continue our fight for P5 in the Constructors’ Championship. It is a testament to the hard work of everyone both at track, and back at the factory,” said Lawson.
“We are delighted to be continuing with Liam and Arvid for 2027. Both have demonstrated their ability and potential throughout the season, and we have seen the progress they have made, both individually and as a pairing,” said Team Principal Alan Permane.

Racing Bulls Choose Liam Lawson over Bulgaria’s Nikola Tsolov for Next Formula 1 Season THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-11-12 04:21:00

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