Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson have been confirmed to continue as the driver lineup for Red Bull’s secondary team, Racing Bulls, through the 2027 season. The decision follows internal deliberations regarding whether to promote Formula 2 contender Nikola Tsolov, with the team ultimately opting to maintain their current roster for another year of evaluation.
Stability and Strategy
Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane expressed confidence in the decision, noting that the pairing offers an ideal mix of ambition and experience. According to Permane, both drivers have shown significant growth throughout the current campaign, both as individuals and as a collaborative unit. While Nikola Tsolov will not be taking a race seat, he is expected to remain with the Red Bull organization in a reserve capacity, focusing on simulator work and testing older machinery.
This retention strategy represents a shift from Red Bull’s historical approach, which often prioritized the rapid promotion of junior drivers. The team typically uses Racing Bulls as a proving ground to identify talent for the main Red Bull squad, frequently replacing drivers who fail to meet expectations quickly.
Driver Performance and Future Outlook
Liam Lawson, 24, faced uncertainty earlier in his career after a brief, difficult stint alongside Max Verstappen at the main Red Bull team in 2025. However, the New Zealander successfully rebuilt his reputation during a temporary return to the main team this year while filling in for an injured Isack Hadjar. Lawson has outperformed 19-year-old teammate Arvid Lindblad during their time together, out-qualifying the British rookie 13 times to nine and securing more than double his points total.
Lawson described the current season as brilliant, highlighting the team’s efforts in developing a competitive car. “I’m looking forward to carrying this moment forward with Arvid through to 2027; we’re building something super positive and I’m excited by what we can achieve together,” Lawson stated. Lindblad, who is currently completing his debut season, expressed gratitude for the team’s ongoing support and his eagerness to build upon the lessons learned during his rookie year.
The team is currently focused on the remainder of the season as they continue their battle for fifth place in the constructors’ championship.
