Racing Bulls delays Liam Lawson F1 decision

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane says he 'understands the frustration' over 2027 driver choice between Liam Lawson and Nikola Tsolov.

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Nov 7, 2026

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Racing Bulls delays Liam Lawson F1 decision

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane says he 'understands the frustration' over 2027 driver choice between Liam Lawson and Nikola Tsolov.

In brief

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane says he 'understands the frustration' over 2027 driver choice between Liam Lawson and Nikola Tsolov. Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane says he 'understands the frustration' over 2027 driver decision between Liam Lawson and Nikola Tsolov. Originally reported by Motorsport.

Racing Bulls driver decision delay

Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane faces scrutiny in Brazil over 2027 driver line-up delay.

Lawson and Tsolov: competing 2027 prospects

Nikola Tsolov

Racing Bulls must choose between retaining Liam Lawson or promoting F2 frontrunner Nikola Tsolov for 2027.

Team's dual objectives

Racing Bulls aims to balance short-term performance with long-term talent development for Red Bull Racing.

Permane's explanation

Alan Permane, Racing Bulls

Permane says the team is applying science to make a decision that takes time but will be right by Las Vegas.

“We're trying to apply a little bit of science, and that takes some time”

Fan frustration grows

Fans demand Lawson re-signing for 2027 after confusion over Tsolov's potential role.

Lawson's uncertainty

Lawson admits he doesn't know what else Racing Bulls wants him to do after 2027.

“I don't 'know what else they want me to do'”

The takeaway

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane says he 'understands the frustration' over 2027 driver decision between Liam Lawson and Nikola Tsolov.

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