F1: Racing Bulls keep Lawson and Lindblad for 2027
The newsroomUpdated on November 12, 20263 minF1 2027: Racing Bulls confirm Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad for next season, leaving Nikola Tsolov waiting for a Formula 1 seat.
Key point
Racing Bulls keep the Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad pairing for 2027, leaving Nikola Tsolov without an F1 seat.
Racing Bulls has ended the suspense: the team confirms Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The announcement came on 12 November 2026, after several weeks of uncertainty over the New Zealander's future.
Lawson secured, Tsolov must wait
At 24, Liam Lawson was the more exposed of the two. Red Bull, which owns the team, was weighing its options and considering promoting its junior Nikola Tsolov. The Bulgarian, who is fighting for the 2026 Formula 2 title, ran in a free practice session in Mexico for Racing Bulls, which fuelled speculation. In the end the team keeps its current pairing: the announcement does not mention Tsolov.
According to The Race, Lawson's good performances in Mexico and Brazil helped seal his retention. He is currently ninth in the drivers' championship, the best of the teams outside the top four.
Lindblad, a convincing first season
For Arvid Lindblad, a young British driver in his first F1 season, renewal was less in doubt. He is currently 11th in the standings, according to Speedcafe. The team feels his progress justifies the investment made in his development. Lawson, for his part, has scored twice as many points as his team-mate this season.
A solid team result
Together the two drivers have scored 89 points, putting Racing Bulls fifth in the constructors' championship. F1i describes this as the best championship finish in the team's history. Lawson said he wants to keep fighting for that fifth place in the constructors' standings, a goal Speedcafe also reports.
Team principal Alan Permane said he is delighted to continue with both drivers and believes it is the best possible pairing for the team.
What next for Tsolov?
According to The Race, Nikola Tsolov is likely to have a wider role with Red Bull in 2027 and his name has been linked with Super Formula in Japan. Nothing is confirmed at this stage: the team only communicated about Lawson and Lindblad, and the driver remains in the Formula 2 title fight this season.
Key points
- Racing Bulls drivers for 2027: Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad.
- Official announcement on 12 November 2026.
- Nikola Tsolov has not been selected for now.
- Racing Bulls is fifth in the constructors' championship with 89 points.
Frequently asked questions
Who will drive for Racing Bulls in F1 in 2027?
Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad both stay at Racing Bulls for the 2027 season, according to the team's announcement.
Did Nikola Tsolov get a seat?
No. The young Bulgarian, who is in the Formula 2 title fight, ran in a free practice session in Mexico and his name was in the frame, but the team kept its current pairing.
Where is Racing Bulls in the championship?
The team is fifth in the constructors' standings, with 89 points scored by Lawson and Lindblad combined, according to F1i.
Sources
- The Race — Racing Bulls commit to Lawson and Lindblad for 2027
- Speedcafe — Racing Bulls announce 2027 line-up
- F1i — Lawson gets the nod from Racing Bulls
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