Tsolov linked with Red Bull, Racing Bulls reserve role

Formula1.com, Autosport and Motorsport.com report Nikola Tsolov is set to serve as reserve driver for Red Bull and Racing Bulls in 2027.

Formula1.com, Autosport and Motorsport.com have all reported that Nikola Tsolov is set to become reserve driver for Red Bull and Racing Bulls for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The supplied material does not include an official announcement from either team, so the move remains reported rather than confirmed.

Autosport and Motorsport.com also reported that the 19-year-old Bulgarian had been linked with a Racing Bulls race seat before missing out on a full-time drive, including speculation around Liam Lawson's place. Red Bull, founded in 2005, has won 130 Grands Prix and six constructors' titles, which underlines the scale of the opportunity if the reported reserve role is formalised.