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Racing Bulls to decide 2027 lineup in coming weeks

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Confirmed

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane confirmed the squad will announce its 2027 driver pairing in the coming weeks. The choice sits between Liam Lawson, Arvid Lindblad and Formula 2 driver Nikola Tsolov for the two seats. The decision follows a strong 2026 campaign for the Faenza team.

Decision timeline confirmed

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane stated at the Singapore Grand Prix that the team will settle its 2027 driver lineup in the coming weeks.[1] The Faenza outfit faces a choice among three candidates for two seats: current drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad plus Formula 2 frontrunner Nikola Tsolov.[2]

Three options for two seats

Permane described the situation as one where three strong options exist but only two places are available.[3] He noted the team will take time to identify the right pairing. The squad sits fifth in the 2026 constructors standings.

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Sources
  1. [1]Alan Permane states Racing Bulls will select their 2027 driver line-up 'in the coming weeks' (formula1). Accessed 2026-10-15.
  2. [2]Liam Lawson F1 2027 future update in new Racing Bulls timeline (planetf1). Accessed 2026-10-15.
  3. [3]Racing Bulls 'not in a rush' to decide between three 'fantastic' drivers for F1 2027 (motorsport). Accessed 2026-10-15.
Published 15 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC