Racing Bulls deliberate over three drivers for F1 2027 line-up
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 11:29 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Racing Bulls F1 team principal Alan Permane stated that the decision regarding the team's driver line-up for 2027 will come in a couple of weeks. The team is considering incumbent Liam Lawson and reserve driver Nikola Tsolov for the final seat alongside rookie Arvid Lindblad, who has shown promise during his first season. Permane described the options as a 'luxury problem' with three excellent candidates, but confirmed there is no rush to finalize the selection. The decision will weigh immediate performance against long-term potential within the Red Bull Racing framework.
- •Decision on 2027 line-up expected in a couple of weeks.
- •Racing Bulls considering Liam Lawson and Nikola Tsolov for final seat.
- •Rookie Arvid Lindblad's impressive debut season strengthens his position.
- •Permane emphasizes the need for a thoughtful decision on driver pairing.
- •Team prioritizes long-term talent development alongside immediate performance.
- 11:29 AMMotorsport.com — Racing Bulls "not in a rush" to decide between three "fantastic" drivers for F1 2027
- 11:29 AMYahoo Sports — Racing Bulls "not in a rush" to decide between three "fantastic" drivers for F1 2027
"Racing Bulls F1 team principal Alan Permane says his team's 2027 driver line-up decision is due in "a couple of weeks" as the organisation decides between Liam Lawson and Nikola Tsolov for the final VCARB seat. Red Bull has a decision to make on the identity of Arvid Lindblad's team-mate for 2027, as the rookie has proven his worth during a strong rookie campaign and remains in the long-term ...Keep reading
""Three into two doesn't go", Racing Bulls chief Alan Permane acknowledges as his team nears a decision on its 2027 Formula 1 driver line-up
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 9, 2026, 11:29 AMRacing Bulls "not in a rush" to decide between three "fantastic" drivers for F1 2027
Racing Bulls F1 team principal Alan Permane says his team's 2027 driver line-up decision is due in "a couple of weeks" as the organisation decides between Liam Lawson and Nikola Tsolov for the final VCARB seat. Red Bull has a decision to make on the identity of Arvid Lindblad's team-mate for 2027, as the rookie has proven his worth during a strong rookie campaign and remains in the long-term ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 11:29 AMRacing Bulls "not in a rush" to decide between three "fantastic" drivers for F1 2027
"Three into two doesn't go", Racing Bulls chief Alan Permane acknowledges as his team nears a decision on its 2027 Formula 1 driver line-up
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