Lawson closes in on Racing Bulls 2027 seat as Tsolov tests

Liam Lawson appears increasingly likely to remain at Racing Bulls for 2027, although the team has yet to confirm its driver lineup. Reports suggest Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will stay together next year, with Nikola Tsolov possibly taking the Red Bull reserve role held by Yuki Tsunoda in 2026. Tsolov is completing a two-day test at the Hungaroring this week.

Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane said an announcement should come soon and that he wants to finalise the lineup. Lawson strengthened his case with seventh place in Brazil, where he briefly challenged the leaders in the wet. Permane described his early laps as fantastic, while Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies said the decision rests with Racing Bulls.

Dutch pundit Tom Coronel argued Lawson had done enough to deserve another season, while suggesting Lindblad had stepped back. Permane defended Lindblad, describing his Interlagos race as incredibly strong and almost on par with Lawson and Nico Hulkenberg.