Red Bull unlikely to promote Nikola Tsolov into Racing Bulls seat for 2027

Reports say Tsolov is more likely to be given reserve duties and a Super Formula campaign rather than an immediate Racing Bulls race seat, postponing the Lawson vs Tsolov choice.

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- Sources told New Zealand Herald and related outlets that Tsolov is unlikely to replace Lawson for next season.
- Red Bull could pair a reserve‑driver role with a Super Formula campaign in Japan to further evaluate him.
- The move would defer a direct decision between Tsolov and Liam Lawson for around 12 months.
- Postponing promotion preserves Liam Lawson’s seat for the near term and limits immediate disruption to Racing Bulls’ driver line‑up.
- Gives Red Bull additional FP1/testing opportunities to assess Tsolov without committing a full‑time seat.
- Keeps open the option of a 2028 promotion if Tsolov performs in Super Formula and reserve outings.

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