# 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.
- Title: Racing Bulls delays Liam Lawson F1 decision · Motorsport
- Summary: Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane says he 'understands the frustration' over 2027 driver choice between Liam Lawson and Nikola Tsolov.
- Keywords: racing bulls, liam lawson, nikola tsolov, 2027 driver decision, red bull racing, arvid lindblad, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/racing-bulls-boss-understands-frustration-over-driver-decision-delay/10872425
- Author: Filip Cleeren
- Published: 2026-11-07T08:51:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: racing bulls, liam lawson, nikola tsolov, f1, 2027 driver decision, red bull racing, arvid lindblad, sports, cars
## Racing Bulls driver decision delay
Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane faces scrutiny in Brazil over 2027 driver line-up delay.
## Lawson and Tsolov: competing 2027 prospects
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
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'
## Key takeaway

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