F1 promotion chance rising for Red Bull star

Red Bull appears to be nearing another change to its F1 driver
line-up as it eyes its next junior to promote to the sister Racing
Bulls squad. The 2026 campaign has so far been highly positive for
the Faenza-based squad who is running Liam Lawson and rookie Arvid
Lindblad as its two drivers. Lawson has scored points at five out
of the opening seven rounds, while Lindblad has impressed with
three top 10 finishes as he comes to grips with F1. However, it is
becoming increasingly more likely that a driver will have to make
way for another young talent in 2027. RacingNews365 understands
that Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov has emerged as a serious option
for Racing Bulls next year. However, contrary to reports, a final
decision has not yet been made and the deal is not yet signed.
Tsolov, who was once part of Fernando Alonso’s A14 Management
programme, joined the Red Bull junior team in 2025, having
previously been affiliated with Alpine. After finishing runner-up
in the Formula 3 championship last year, Tsolov is currently having
a successful rookie campaign in Formula 2, sitting second in the
standings with three victories. While the promotion is not yet 100
per cent certain, the chances that Tsolov will be promoted in 2027
remain high — but it is not yet known who would make way, and a lot
also rides on Max Verstappen’s future as it could cause further
rotation in the Red Bull system.