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Bulgarian driver Nikola Tsolov to race in F1 for Racing Bulls in 2027, Spanish media claims

From Dnevnik · () Bulgarian

Translated from Bulgarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Bulgarian media report that Bulgarian racing driver Nikola Tsolov is set to become a Formula 1 driver for the Racing Bulls team in 2027.
  • The claim, citing Spanish publication SoyMotor and unnamed sources, suggests Tsolov will be a full-time driver for Red Bull's sister team.
  • Tsolov is currently part of the Red Bull Junior Team, with this move potentially marking a significant step in his motorsport career.

Bulgarian racing driver Nikola Tsolov is reportedly slated to join the Formula 1 grid in 2027 as a full-time driver for the Racing Bulls team, according to a report by Spanish outlet SoyMotor. The publication cited its own sources in making the claim about the young Bulgarian talent.

Racing Bulls is known as the sister team to the prominent Red Bull Racing outfit. Tsolov is already integrated into the Red Bull motorsport program, participating in their junior team. This potential promotion to a Formula 1 seat would represent a major advancement in his burgeoning career.

While the SoyMotor report has generated buzz, official confirmation from the team or Formula 1 governing bodies is pending. Tsolov's progression through junior racing categories has been closely watched, and this alleged move signals a significant potential future for Bulgarian motorsport on the global stage.

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Originally published by Dnevnik in Bulgarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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