Red Bull to confirm 2027 driver lineup soon as Tsolov's challenge grows
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Red Bull is expected to finalize and announce its driver lineup for 2027 shortly. Isack Hadjar is favored for a contract extension after a strong start to the season, despite a recent wrist injury. Liam Lawson has stepped in and delivered commendable performances. Meanwhile, Nikola Tsolov leads the Formula 2 championship and is seen as a potential candidate for promotion, complicating Lawson's long-term position with Red Bull. The determination about Hadjar's return for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix later this month may influence the contract announcements.
- •Red Bull will announce its 2027 driver contracts soon.
- •Hadjar is likely to secure an extension after strong performances.
- •Lawson has performed well as a substitute for Verstappen.
- •Tsolov leads Formula 2 and is in contention for a promotion.
- •Hadjar's fitness for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix remains uncertain.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Red Bull set to confirm Hadjar and Lawson 2027 decisions within days as Tsolov complicates the equation
"Red Bull is expected to announce 2027 contract extensions within days to confirm the team's driver lineup across both Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls for next season. Isack Hadjar is the frontrunner for a new deal after an impressive opening to his first season alongside Max Verstappen.
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