JUNE 27, 2026

Permane plays down Tsolov-Racing Bulls rumours

Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane has played down growing speculation linking Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov with a 2027 Formula 1 seat.

Recent reports have suggested the Formula 2 title contender is in line to replace Liam Lawson alongside Arvid Lindblad next season.

These are just rumours, Permane said.

"Honestly, we haven't even discussed the team's lineup for 2027 yet. At all.

Is Tsolov on the radar? Of course. He's in the Red Bull program, he's doing very well in Formula 2, but I'm very happy with the two drivers I have now, and at the moment there are no discussions at all.

(GMM)