Racing Bulls Backs Current Lineup Amid Tsolov 2027 Rumors
NXTbets Pro | Published On: June 26, 2026
Racing Bulls
Racing Bulls has backed its current Formula 1 lineup, with team principal Alan Permane saying he is satisfied with the drivers he has in place and happy with both of their performances. The message from the team is clear. It sees no need to rush into a change, and it is comfortable with the way its season is unfolding.
That stance matters because Racing Bulls has spent much of the season under the usual pressure that comes with the Red Bull system. Driver choices in that structure always draw attention, and the debate often moves fast. Permane’s comments put the focus back on the team’s current group and the work they are doing now. Racing Bulls sits sixth in the constructors’ championship, a position that gives the team a solid platform inside a crowded midfield fight.
Permane’s backing also reflects the value Racing Bulls places on stability. The team is not just looking at individual speed. It is looking at points, consistency and how the lineup fits the demands of the season. From the outside, that can invite speculation. Inside the team, the message from its principal is simple. The current pair has earned confidence, and the season is moving forward with that pair intact.
Nikola Tsolov
Nikola Tsolov remains one of the most watched names in the Red Bull junior pool, but his next step still runs through Formula 2. The 19-year-old is in his rookie F2 season and has already climbed to second in the standings. He has won three races this year, with feature-race victories in Melbourne and Monaco among them.
Those results show how quickly Tsolov has settled into the category. He has delivered wins on different weekends and has stayed near the top of the championship picture. That kind of form usually brings attention from higher up the ladder, and Tsolov has plenty of that after a strong start to his rookie campaign. The pace is there. The results are there. He has answered the demands of Formula 2 with three wins and a spot just behind the leader in the standings.
Permane also made clear where Tsolov stands in practical terms. He said the driver does not yet have the super licence needed to race in Formula 1. That status explains why Ayumu Iwasa was used in FP1 sessions instead. The detail is important because it draws a line between promise and readiness. Tsolov has earned a place in the conversation with his F2 performances, but he still needs the licence that opens the door to grand prix racing.
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson is carrying a large share of the load for Racing Bulls this season, and his recent form gives the team another reason to keep faith in its current setup. The New Zealander sits 10th in the drivers’ championship and is six points behind Isack Hadjar. He has scored points in five of the first seven rounds and has collected 28 of Racing Bulls’ 41 points in 2026.
That output has kept Lawson central to Racing Bulls’ campaign. He has delivered the bulk of the team’s scoring and helped anchor a run that leaves the outfit sixth in the constructors’ standings. His season has also added another layer to the wider Red Bull driver picture, with his future for 2027 cast into uncertainty amid the usual market movement inside the organisation. A Red Bull insider described the speculation as part of Formula 1’s traditional “silly season.”
Lawson is not looking far ahead. He said it is too early to talk about 2027 and said he is focused on the present. He added that he feels he is in a strong place. The comments fit the numbers. Lawson was demoted from Red Bull after only two races in 2025, but he has responded with a steady run at Racing Bulls and has become one of the team’s most productive drivers this year.
