Tsolov tests F1 car for the first time with Racing Bulls
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
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Nikola Tsolov, the current leader of the F2 championship, completed his first Formula 1 test with Racing Bulls at Imola, Italy, on August 28. Tsolov drove 690 km as part of the team's Testing of Previous Cars programme. Following the test, Tsolov expressed his joy over the experience and gratitude towards the Red Bull Junior Team. Racing Bulls' Team Principal Alan Permane noted Tsolov's quick adaptation to the F1 car, indicating a positive step in his development. The teenager continues to focus on the F2 championship, with his next race scheduled at Monza next weekend.
- •Tsolov completed 690 km in his first F1 test.
- •He expressed excitement and gratitude after the test.
- •This test is part of Racing Bulls' development plan for junior drivers.
- •Tsolov leads the F2 standings by 20 points.
- •F2 championship continues next weekend at Monza.
- 10:04 AMMotorsport.com — Red Bull hands F1 test to protege
"Red Bull has given Nikola Tsolov his first Formula 1 test as it continues to assess its options for its 2027 driver line-up at Racing Bulls. The current Formula 2 championship leader completed 690km in a VCARB 02 – Racing Bulls’ 2025 F1 car – at Imola on Thursday as part of the team’s testing of previous cars (TPC) programme, which gave Red Bull a chance to assess its junior in grand ...Keep reading
"F2 racer Nikola Tsolov has gotten behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car for the first time as part of a Testing of Previous Cars programme with Racing Bulls.
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 28, 2026, 10:04 AMRed Bull hands F1 test to protege
Red Bull has given Nikola Tsolov his first Formula 1 test as it continues to assess its options for its 2027 driver line-up at Racing Bulls. The current Formula 2 championship leader completed 690km in a VCARB 02 – Racing Bulls’ 2025 F1 car – at Imola on Thursday as part of the team’s testing of previous cars (TPC) programme, which gave Red Bull a chance to assess its junior in grand ...Keep reading
- Formula1.com—Tsolov completes first F1 test with Racing Bulls
F2 racer Nikola Tsolov has gotten behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car for the first time as part of a Testing of Previous Cars programme with Racing Bulls.
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